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Mubarak Gives Peace Talks Thumbs-Up

Egyptian prez on board for next week's Annapolis summit

By Sam Gale Rosen, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 20, 2007 6:33 PM CST

(Newser) – Saying "Now is the right time for a comprehensive peace," Hosni Mubarak today endorsed next week's Middle East summit in Annapolis, the Times reports. The Egyptian president's backing boosted hopes that more Arab states will take part. “Obviously we would hope that Egypt’s position will be representative of a larger Arab position,” said an Israeli spokesman.

Mubarak appeared at a summit in Sharm el Sheik, Egypt, with Israeli PM Ehud Olmert, who expressed hope that the summit "will enjoy impressive backing of very influential elements in the region and the whole world." Mubarak also said he expects Syria to send an envoy to the meeting. If Syria does, Saudi Arabia is expected to do likewise.

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, laughs as he stands with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, center right, as they are surrounded by aides and bodyguards following a joint press conference in... (Associated Press)

In this photo released by the Israeli Government Press Office, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, shakes hand with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm el-Sheik Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Israeli... (Associated Press)

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, right, speak with journalists following a joint press conference in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, Tuesday,... (Associated Press)

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, left, sits with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak during their meeting in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007. Israeli Prime Minister... (Associated Press)

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