EGYPT: Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, in his first public comments since bombs killed at least 32 people at Red Sea resorts, said yesterday that the world needed a UN-sponsored conference to deal with international terrorism.
The October 7th bombings and the fight against terrorism were the main topics with Italian leaders at the start of the Egyptian leader's European trip.
Mr Mubarak, speaking to reporters after meeting President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi, said such a conference could help the international community find what he called an "integrated approach" to deal with extremism.
"I repeat my call ... for an international conference on international terrorism, under the auspices of the United Nations," he said.
Mr Mubarak thanked Italy for its support following "the terror attacks in Taba and their evil consequences".
Two Italian sisters, Jessica (19) and Sabrina Rinaudo (22), were among those killed in the main bombing at Taba's Hilton hotel.