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Egypt's Mubarak ends two-day visit to UAE
Dec 22, 2009, 15:32 GMT
Abu Dhabi - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak concluded a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.
Before leaving, he met his UAE counterpart Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and also held talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE vice president and ruler of Dubai.
According to the official UAE news agency, the parties discussed Arab affairs, the Palestinian situation and boosting bilateral ties, among other issues.
Mubarak was set to head to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to complete his Gulf tour.
The Egyptian leader is accompanied by Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit, officials from economic ministries and Omar Suleiman, his intelligence chief.
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