Monday, August 21, 2006

Bilateral Relations: Syria's Information Minister denies Syria intended to insult Egypt

Egypt's official MENA news agency has reported that Syrian Information Minister Mohsen Bilal, has denied any Syrian intention to insult Egypt, its leadership or its people.

Bilal's remarks came six days after Syrian President Bashar al-Assad criticised some Arab leaders for their policies on the conflict.

Bilal said the his President's remarks were never meant against the Egyptian President or the Egyptians.