Mubarak confers with UN human rights commissioner

Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Monday received UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Mary Robinson, in the presence of Minister of Insurance and Social Affairs, Mervat Al-Tellawi.

Minister of Insurance and Social Affairs, Mervat Al-Tellawi, told reporters the talks also tackled ways of enhancing human rights in the Arab world. She added that Mary Robinson has developed a plan to foster human rights in the area.

Robinson's plan includes emphasis on economic and social rights for the citizens within an overall context of comprehensive development.