The speed at which the ship sank and the fact there were not enough life rafts on board confirm that there was a (safety) problem but we cannot anticipate the results of the investigation.

Despite the happy outcome, we ask ourselves about the causes of this incident that targeted Egypt … which has never abandoned the righteous cause of the Palestinian people.

Despite the happy ending of the release of the Egyptian diplomat, there are people who are asking what are the reasons behind such incidents.

The swift sinking of the ferry and the lack of sufficient lifeboats suggests there was some violation, but we cannot say until the investigation is complete.

The president’s statement about Iraq was only reflecting his increasing worries about the deteriorating situation and his keenness to maintain Iraq’s national unity.

The singing of the protocol on the deployment of Egyptian troops on the Saladin corridor will be carried out today.

The president’s words reflected his great concern over the deterioration of the situation and his commitment to the unity of Iraq.

I can assure you that the president doesn’t have any plans to go anywhere outside Egypt until the end of this year.

We call for Iran to show more flexibility and cooperation, and we call for a continuation of dialogue with Iran.

It is in the African Union’s interest to prove its ability to carry out its first peacekeeping operation. Its withdrawal would not send a positive message.

But we cannot anticipate on the results of the investigation.

President (Hosni) Mubarak wants an immediate probe into the causes of the accident of the Al-Salam 98 ferry and guarantees that other similar ships comply with safety regulations.