PRESIDENT SADAT (MEETING)

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Q13. Mr. Ovenden

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his meeting with President Sadat.

Q35. Mr. Cartwright

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his meeting with President Sadat of Egypt.

Q39. Mr. Grocott

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement about his meeting with President Sadat of Egypt.

The Prime Minister

I had full and detailed talks with President Sadat at 10, Downing Street on 7th November. He gave me an account of his recent visit to the United States of America. On the Middle East, I assured President Sadat of my full support for the part which the President had played in achieving the recent Sinai agreement. We both emphasised the need for a peaceful solution to the conflict in the area and for early progress on other fronts, in order to achieve a comprehensive settlement as rapidly as possible. The talks also covered British trade with, and investment in, Egypt and President Sadat outlined the opportunities that Egypt's plans for re-construction and development offered to British industry.