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Last update - 13:27 25/03/2008 Russia-Egypt talks to focus on energy and Mideast peace By Reuters Tags: russia, egypt, palestinians  The Middle East peace process and nuclear energy cooperation will top the agenda on Tuesday at talks between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Russian leaders in Moscow. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict will also form a significant part of the talks, with Moscow pushing plans to host a Middle East peace conference. Israel has said it opposes this plan. "Russia and Egypt are making joint efforts to contribute to progress at Israeli-Palestinian talks," a Kremlin official said. Advertisement "A special need for an exchange of opinions on the issue is becoming more acute given a complicated regional situation which needs united and pro-active efforts to be improved," he added Mubarak and Russian President Vladimir Putin were to meet and sign a deal clearing the way for Russia to compete for lucrative contracts to build nuclear power plants in Egypt, Kremlin sources said. Mubarak is also expected to hold talks with president-elect Dmitry Medvedev, Putin's ally who will take over the Kremlin top job on May 7, and Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov. The Kremlin is lobbying hard for contracts to build nuclear power plants abroad because it sees the industry as the type of high-technology sector Russia needs to develop to reduce its dependence on oil and gas exports. Russia is already building nuclear reactors worth $1.5 billion to $2 billion apiece in Iran, China and India. Egypt plans up to four nuclear power stations and an international tender to build the first may come as early as this year. The London-based International Institute of Strategic Studies said the 1,000-megawatt reactor could be built at Dabaa on the Mediterranean within 10 years. "The signing of an agreement on the peaceful use of atomic energy will be an important step during Hosni Mubarak's visit, said the Kremlin source. Oil and gas development are likely to feature on the agenda for talks. Private Russian firms LUKOIL and Novatek are seeking to develop oil and gas fields in Egypt. On the Middle East peace process, Russia is likely to seek Mubarak's support for its plan to host a summit in Moscow to include all the players in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov toured the Middle East last week promoting the summit idea. Related articles: Israel says it opposes Russian plans for Moscow peace summit Report: Russia to provide Egypt with nuclear expertise Egypt: Israeli political crisis delaying moves on Arab peace plan 2 Qassams hit Israel as Egypt hosts Hamas, Jihad for truce talks Bookmark to del.icio.us   Nothing to fear Nasrallah says power of IDF exaggerated, Zionist entity can be wiped out. Sharing the blame Al-Qaida deputy chief calls on Muslims to strike Jews 'everywhere' over Gaza raids.   1.   The Russians are coming..to sell Nuclear Plants. 11:58  |  Stephen. 25/03/08   2.   to Stephen "r u educated?" 12:54  |  Omar 25/03/08   3.   to Stephen "r u educated?" 13:02  |  Omar 25/03/08

Today Online Bradley Burston: Support Hamas - Do as Israel does Responses: 33 Yoel Marcus: Golan worth giving away for peace with Syria Responses: 34 Avirama Golan: Bibi's wife versus Spitzer's call girl Responses: 24 Israeli defense sources: Hamas wants to maintain Gaza quiet Responses: 22 Haaretz.com TV: Violence between messianic Jews, Haredim on the rise Responses: 14 Rosner's Domain Guest, Kurtzer: US needs to be a 'honest broker' A ceasefire must be clear on the point of rocket fire (WTR) Govt. to appeal ruling on classified material in AIPAC trial There's no need for American pressure on Israel Poll: Mideast summit in Moscow, a good idea? More Headlines 13:26 Report: Saudi King plans interfaith summit for Jews, Muslims, Christians 13:04 Israel to allow Abbas' security forces to deploy in Jenin 08:27 Israeli defense sources: Hamas wants to maintain Gaza quiet 10:18 Chasm in Arab world: Half of its leaders skipping Damascus summit 11:22 Jewish Democrats: Half pro-Clinton, half pro-Obama 11:02 IDF officer moderately injured in blast during training exercise 10:30 Support Hamas - Do as Israel does 11:37 OPINION / If Olympic games were politically correct, only four nations would take part 13:27 Russia-Egypt talks to focus on energy and Mideast peace 11:04 Eritrean ambassador: Jerusalem must repatriate 'deserters' 10:55 ANALYSIS / Nasrallah threatened punishment for Mughniyah, not revenge 10:49 With top rabbis' blessing, Knesset approves organ donation law Previous Editions Select Day 24 mar 23 mar 21 mar 20 mar 19 mar 18 mar 17 mar 16 mar 14 mar 13 mar 12 mar 11 mar

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