The move is seen as part of Ukraine's efforts to reinforce its army as soldiers struggle to hold positions against Russia
Mubarak, whose country in 1979 became the first Arab state to strike a peace deal with Israel, discussed the matter with French President Nicolas Sarkozy before heading to Washington this week for the first direct negotiations in 20 months.
“The American administration needs strong backing from the European Union for the peace process to continue,” he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are due to meet President Barack Obama on Sept. 1, according to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and launch direct negotiations the following day.
Sarkozy said Europe planned to further promote the push for peace at a Euro-Mediterranean summit planned for Nov. 20 in Barcelona, Spain, where key leaders from the Middle East would be present.
“After months of stalemate, a hope exists. This chance must be seized,” Sarkozy said.
“I believe the U.S. role is very important but cannot be the only one.”
Mubarak expressed concerns that Israeli building of further settlements would not help the peace process.
“We agreed that a peace deal should be reached within one year to end occupation and establish the Palestinian state,” the 82-year-old president said.
“There is a hesitation among Israelis to stop settlements and that needs more effort and European support.”
After their hour-long meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Sarkozy expressed a similar view.
“Firstly, every person in Israel should understand one thing. When there is hope for peace, everything should be done to bolster that,” he said.
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