Egypt follows events in Pakistan and Sudan with concern

Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that Egypt follows up with deep concern on the events taking place in Pakistan because of the strong ties linking Egypt with Pakistan, expressing his hope that stability will prevail in Pakistan and that it is not exposed to threats to its unity.

Regarding what was said by Ethiopian President Negasso Gidada concerning his country's readiness to use the military power to solve its border dispute with Eritrea if peace efforts stumble, Moussa said, "We are committed to the African initiative and the peaceful endeavors between Ethiopia and Eritrea in the framework of the African proposals." He added that Egypt supports the efforts of the Organization of African Unity, headed by the current president of the organization's session, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in this matter'.

Regarding what was said by Sudan's foreign minister concerning his participation in the meeting of the Sudanese opposition alliance in Cairo in the third week in this month, Moussa said, "We still make communications regarding this matter."

Regarding what is made by the Israeli side of limiting some "random settlements" Moussa said "All the settlements are illegal according to the international law and United Nations resolutions."