Egyptian president's visit to Morocco postponed

Egyptian foreign minister, Ahmad Maher, announced in Cairo Monday that Morocco and Egypt agreed to postpone to a later date a scheduled visit by Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak. Maher told reporters that President Mubarak sees it is very important for the time being to remain in Cairo, in view of the present situation and developments in the middle east region. The Egyptian president and King Mohammed VI will agree on a later date for Mubarak to travel to Morocco

He added that he discussed this over the phone with Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa who is expected in Cairo Tuesday.