Qinawy to Suleiman: Mubarak Worried about Lebanon”s Unstable Situation
Egypt”s deputy intelligence chief General Omar Qinawy has reportedly relayed a message to Lebanese leaders that Cairo was worried about the "unstable political situation" in Lebanon.
Media reports also said that Qinawy relayed Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak”s concern that instability could have negative effects on the country”s security situation.
President Michel Suleiman”s information office said in a statement Sunday that Qinawy and the Lebanese head of state discussed bilateral relations.
They also talked about preparations for Suleiman”s upcoming visit to Cairo, scheduled for November 8, according to the statement.
The Egyptian official also met with Premier Fouad Saniora, former President Amin Gemayel and Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat. He is expected to meet on Monday with Speaker Nabih Berri, and former prime ministers Najib Mikati and Salim Hoss.
Qinawy”s visit to Beirut comes as Saniora prepares to head to Cairo on Monday to participate in the meetings of the Higher Egyptian-Lebanese Committee.