The Egyptian Ambassador to Uruguay vowed here Friday that there will never be another war between Egypt and Israel. Ambassador Farouk Baraka was the keynote speaker at a meeting of B’nai B’rith District 28 in Uruguay.
He denied that relations between Egypt and Israel are a “cold peace,” noting the large numbers of Israelis who visit Egypt. “Israelis are more frequent travellers than Egyptians. So many more of them visit Egypt than Egyptians visit Israel. We are happy that they come and we receive them warmly,” the envoy said.
He observed that the fact he was the main speaker at the B’nai B’rith event was proof of friendship. “It is important to pray for peace, but we must pray together,” Baraka said.
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