Mubarak leaves hospital today

The spokesman for " Germany's Munich " Orto Centrum Monkhin " hospital said yesterday that the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will leave today the hospital where he is spending a recovery period after he underwent back surgery on June 24th.

The announcement was made following a short visit made by the German advisor Gerhard Schroeder to Mubarak during which they discussed conditions in Iraq, Sudan and the Palestinian issue. Schroeder said following the meeting which was described as " friendly" that " President Mubarak is one of the most experienced leaders in the Middle East is an important partner in withstanding urgent issues we are facing the in the region."

He added " I am very happy to say he is strong and in a good health condition and is looking forward to shoulder his responsibilities once again." The doctor who is supervising Mubarak's treatment Michael Mayor said that the Egyptian President will leave the hospital today after he is almost totally recovered after the surgery. He added that Mubarak suffers no pain and he can follow up necessary treatment after the operation in Cairo.