WORLD : Kadafi, Mubarak Reconcile
MERSA METRUH, Egypt — After nearly three hours of talks with former foe Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Libyan leader Moammar Kadafi said today he felt he was back among his family on his first visit to Egypt in 16 years.
“I do not feel as a guest in this place. I am among my family and my brothers,†Kadafi told reporters.
Mubarak read a brief statement saying Egypt and Libya were now strongly linked. So far, the two leaders have stopped short of announcing resumption of full diplomatic ties.
“I hope (these) ties improve,†Mubarak said.
Mubarak said he will resume reconciliation talks with Kadafi in Libya Tuesday at the garrison town of Tobruk, after which contacts would be maintained at what he called a lower level.
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