Egypt, Iraq talk bilateral relations

Egypt: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak discussed with Iraqi Vice- President Tareq Al-Hashemi the status of their relations and the pre-elections situation in Iraq marked by violence.

Al-Hashemi who visited Cairo Tuesday, analyzed with Mubarak at the Presidential palace the ways to strengthen common links after signing 25 protocols of economy and investment cooperation.

Al-Hashemi showed his Government’s gratitude to Mubarak and Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif for reopening of an Egyptian embassy in Bagdad after the kidnapping and assassination of Egyptian Ambassador in 2005. The escalation of violence in Iraq related to elections on March 7 was another topic they discussed.

Abdulrahman Hanthal, Commander of Talafar in Ninive province, warned about possible suicides during elections.Hanthal assured they will reinforce surveillance in polling stations after receiving information about alleged terrorist acts by Talalfar groups.

According to Iraqi Governmental sources, army soldiers of brigade 32 frustrated an attempt of blowing Al-Suwaiyra Bridge over Tigris River in Kut city, Wassit Province. Cairo, Prensa Latina