The Presidents of Egypt and Syria have called on other Middle Eastern countries to turn the region into a zone free of weapons of mass destruction following Libya's decision to halt its nuclear weapons program. Hosni Mubarak and Bashar al-Assad made this statement on Wednesday in a declaration issued after their talks in Sharm el-Sheikh. Both countries praised Libya's decision to abandon its programs for biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, and Mr. Mubarak expressed hope that this action would have repercussions in Israel. Additionally, the two leaders were expected to discuss the possibility of reviving peace negotiations between Israel and Syria, which were halted three years ago. It was also anticipated that Hosni Mubarak and Bashar al-Assad would discuss a new law recently passed in the United States that allows Washington to impose sanctions on Syria if it does not cease its support for terrorism.
Meeting of the Presidents of Egypt and Syria - 2003-12-24
The Presidents of Egypt and Syria called for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction following Libya's decision to stop its nuclear program. They also discussed reviving peace talks with Israel and the implications of new U.S. sanctions on Syria. This meeting highlights regional dynamics and the ongoing challenges in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
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📰 What Happened
Egypt and Syria call for a WMD-free Middle East after Libya's disarmament.
- Presidents of Egypt and Syria announce Middle Eastern countries
- Presidents of Egypt and Syria discuss Israel
- Presidents of Egypt and Syria discuss United States
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The meeting signals a potential shift in regional security dynamics.
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