Presidential contenders number growing in EgyptFebruary 2, 2011 - 14:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa, a popular former Egyptian foreign minister, said he will seriously consider whether to seek the Egyptian presidency. "Yes, I have that right. But I will think (about) it seriously in the next few weeks," Moussa said when asked in an interview with CNN if he would run to replace President Hosni Mubarak. His remarks came after Mubarak announced he would not seek re-election in September and will spend his remaining time in office working to address some of the demands that have been made by protesters during a week of unrest, including amending the constitution to limit presidential terms, Reuters reported. Moussa said Mubarak had offered something new in his speech on February 1, that some people did not believe he had gone far enough and that debate in the coming days would determine whether he had gone far enough. "I am aware that there are certain currents in Egypt now that would not see this as satisfactory and they would need more," Moussa said. "I trust that the debate from now on in the next couple of days or so would center around the point whether this is enough or no, whether we accept it or no." "I believe that there is something new that has been offered. It should be considered carefully and the important thing is the message that the president is not going to continue," said Moussa. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Welcome to CaseKey 2024. Byblos Bank Armenia firmly stands by future innovators Strategic business cases, invaluable experience, innovative approaches and more than 25 events are in store for the participants of CaseKey 2024. Macron honors Charles Aznavour on 100th anniversary French President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to the memory of French-Armenian crooner Charles Aznavour. Blinken says U.S. reviewing a number of aid requests from Armenia He said the U.S. is reviewing the requests to determine what more it can do to increase its assistance to Armenia. At least 2 CSTO members participated in preparing 44-day war against Armenia – PM Nikol Pashinyan has declared that at least two CSTO member countries participated in preparations for the 44-day war against Armenia. |