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August 24, 2004
Egyptian Minister Calls for Terrorism Summit

AllAfrica: Egyptian Minister Calls for Terrorism Summit

EGYPT'S foreign affairs minister Ahmed Aboul-Gheit yesterday said the fight against international terrorism requires the holding of an international summit to agree on a comprehensive approach to combat the vice.

Talking to journalists at Lusaka International Airport, Aboul-Gheit who will today hold talks with President Mwanawasa said Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's offer in fighting terrorism was a recommendation that the international community needs to meets to agree on specific measures.

"We are of the view of holding an international summit on terrorism to agree on a comprehensive approach...agree on specific measures that call for cooperation of all countries and societies under the UN so as to get policies that are conducive to all," he said.
Posted by Willie Galang at August 24, 2004 04:15 PM | TrackBack
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why does this ring hollow?

Posted by: skip [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 24, 2004 04:35 PM

Skip,

Because...

1) You cannot fight terrorism by committee
2) "call for cooperation of all countries and societies under the UN" means ineffective signing of worthless, toothless paper
3) "get policies that are conducive to all" is not possible.

Other than that, a good idea! [sarcasm]

Posted by: Max Darkside [TypeKey Profile Page] at August 25, 2004 02:10 AM

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