Moussa confirms European peace role

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa emphasized the importance of the European role in fulfilling the Middle East peace process, adding that this topic will be tackled during discussions President Mubarak is to hold with Finnish Foreign Minister Tarja Halonen, who is to arrive in Alexandria tomorrow in the company of the European Union's envoy for the Middle East peace process, Miguel Moratinos.

Moussa added that he would hold talks with his Finnish counterpart, whose country is the current president of the European Union, addressing the activation of the European role in the revitalization of peace.

Moussa said his talks with Halonen would also tackle the Egyptian - European partnership, and Euro - Mediterranean cooperation in light of the Barcelona process.

The Finnish minister's visit to Egypt will be a part of tour that will take her to Israel, Syria, Palestine, Jordan and Lebanon.