Cairo: On a visit to Egypt, Congress leader
Rahul Gandhi has met Arab League chief Amr Musa and discussed
the current political situation in the Middle East and South
Asia, including Indo-Pak ties.
Rahul met Amr Musa yesterday and the two leaders
discussed the recent developments and peace talks in Palestine
and Israel, the Obama administration's stand in this respect
and the pressure Israel is exerting to evade the two-state
solution, a statement issued by the Arab League said.
The Congress MP briefed Musa on the Indian expertise in
realising development, combating poverty, spreading education
and improving health services, it said.
The League, a 22-member body consists of Arab states,
was formed in 1946 to draw closer relations between member
states and coordinate collaboration between them to safeguards
their independence and sovereignty.
During an interaction with students of the prestigious
Cairo University, Rahul pressed for enhancing of relations
between the two nations in the field of education and student
exchange programmes.
He urged global communities to combat terrorism, as it
poses a major threat to both national and international
security.
Gandhi was speaking during a symposium on the role of
youth in the development process. He met Dr Mohamed Kamal,
Director of the Developing Countries Studies Center at the
varsity.
The Congress leader pointed out the important role
played by youth in the development process.
On the global financial crisis, Gandhi said it did not
affect India country as the economy there is "diversified,
reasonably well-balanced and resilient."
Gandhi pointed out to the importance of achieving
social justice across the world and putting an end to poverty.
Kamal asserted the depth of Egyptian-Indian ties,
voicing hope that Gandhi's visit will herald a new era of
relations between the two countries, especially in the field
of student exchange programmes and education.
Bureau Report
First Published: Thursday, November 05, 2009, 12:04