Mitchell affirms the United States' commitment to push the peace process in the Middle East

Wednesday January 28, 2009 16:04 by Ghassan Bannoura - IMEMC News & Agencies

The US President's special envoy to the Middle East, George Mitchell, arrived to the Egyptian capital on Wednesday.

Mitchell is to meet with President Hossni Mobarak in Cairo. His visit is part of an effort to push for a peace process in the region.

In a press conference after his meeting with President Mubarak, Mitchell said that US President Obama and his administration is committed to peace and stability in the Middle East. He added that he will finalize a report to the White House as soon as his tour of the region is finished.

Mitchell's current tour will include meeting with regional and EU leaders, in addition to talks with Palestinian and Israeli leadership. He also added that the US greatly admires Egypt's role in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

George Mitchell in Egypt and Palestine

Date: 28 / 01 / 2009 Time: 13:25
Bethlehem – Ma’an –

US President Barack Obama’s newly appointed Mideast Envoy, George Mitchell, met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, where he insisted that the ceasefire is essential.

"It is of critical importance that the ceasefire be extended and consolidated, and we support Egypt's continuing efforts in that regard, Mitchell told the Egyptian president.

"The United States is committed to vigorously pursuing lasting peace and stability in the region," he added.

Mitchell is expected to ask Israel to announce the end of Operation Cast Lead and not to resort to airstrikes unless Palestinians fire first or resort to smuggling weapons through tunnels.

***Updated 13:44 Gaza time

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