Saturday, May 30, 2009

Obama to offer personal committment to Muslims

Obama speech to offer personal commitment to Muslims
AFP, May 30, 2009

WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Barack Obama will offer a "personal commitment" to bridge US differences with Muslims in his long-awaited speech to the Islamic world next week in Egypt, aides said.

But White House advisors said Friday that Obama would not shy away from addressing "tough issues" in the speech on Thursday at the University of Cairo which will be co-hosted by Al-Azhar University, an ancient center of Islam and learning.

"The speech will outline his personal commitment to engagement, based upon mutual interests and mutual respect," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said.

"He will discuss how the United States and Muslim communities around the world can bridge some of the differences that have divided them.

"He will review particular issues of concern, such as violent extremism and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and he will discuss new areas for partnership going forward that serve the mutual interests of our people."

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Also See:
Obama in the Muslim World - Washington Post
A Historic Opportunity for Obama - Dar Al Hayat
Saudis, Others Looking Forward to Obama Visit - VOA

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