Rouz al-Youssef: Mubarak: Sharon blocks peace negotiations

Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak stressed that peace negotiations in the region are blocked by stances adopted by the Israeli Premier Ariel Sharon. In a statement published Tuesday by the Egyptian magazine of Rouz al-Youssef, Mubarak stressed Egypt's firm stances regarding the Arab issues, particularly the Palestinian people's rights.

He underlined the importance of the serious work to achieve stability in the Middle East and boost the joint Arab action.