France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner attends a news conference after an EU delegation met Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh January 5, 2009. European Union foreign policy chiefs on Sunday began a mission to seek a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip but acknowledged they faced a difficult task. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

France's Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner attends a news conference after an EU delegation met Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh January 5, 2009. European Union foreign policy chiefs on Sunday began a mission to seek a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip but acknowledged they faced a difficult task.

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  1. France's Foreign and European Affairs minister Bernard Kouchner leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 7, 2009 in Paris.
  2. France's Foreign and European Affairs minister Bernard Kouchner addresses journalists as he leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 7, 2009 in Paris.
  3. France's Foreign and European Affairs minister Bernard Kouchner addresses journalists as he leaves the Elysee Palace after the weekly cabinet meeting, on October 7, 2009 in Paris.
  4. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner looks on during his meeting with human rights advocates and activists of remedial fund 'Memorial' in Moscow on October 1, 2009. Kouchner is expected to discuss Medvedev's proposal for a new European security pact, an idea that has received a lukewarm response from Europe so far.
  5. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner departs from his meeting with human rights advocates and activists of remedial fund 'Memorial' in Moscow on October 1, 2009. Kouchner is expected to discuss Medvedev's proposal for a new European security pact, an idea that has received a lukewarm response from Europe so far.
  6. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (L) talks during his meeting with human rights advocates and activists of remedial fund 'Memorial' in Moscow on October 1, 2009. Kouchner is expected to discuss Medvedev's proposal for a new European security pact, an idea that has received a lukewarm response from Europe so far.
  7. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner (2nd L) talks during his meeting with journalists of 'Novaya Gazeta' where assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya use to work, in Moscow on October 1, 2009. Kouchner is expected to discuss Medvedev's proposal for a new European security pact, an idea that has received a lukewarm response from Europe so far.
  8. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner points to the portrait of assassinated Russian journalist, Anna Politkovskaya, during his meeting with journalists of 'Novaya Gazeta' where Politkovskaya use to work in Moscow on October 1, 2009. Kouchner is expected to discuss Medvedev's proposal for a new European security pact, an idea that has received a lukewarm response from Europe so far.
  9. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (L) is welcomed by his Hungarian counterpart Laszlo Solyom in the Blue Hall of the presidental palace at Buda Castle in Budapest on October 13, 2009 after his welcoming ceremony. Mubarak arrived today for a two-day official visit to Hungary.
  10. Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (L) is welcomed by his Hungarian counterpart Laszlo Solyom (2nd L) in the Blue Hall of the presidental palace at Buda Castle in Budapest on October 13, 2009 after his welcoming ceremony. Mubarak arrived today for a two-day official visit to Hungary.
  11. CAIRO, EGYPT - SEPTEMBER 19: In this handout image provided by the PPO, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (C) meets with Palestinian authority President Mahmoud Abbas, at the Presidential palace September 19, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt. Talks come within the framework of efforts aimed at reviving the Middle East peace process.
  12. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas holds a press conference following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on September 19, 2009. Abbas met with Mubarak to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, and is also due to visit Jordan.
  13. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas speaks during a press conference following a meeting with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on September 19, 2009. Abbas met with Mubarak to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, and is also due to visit Jordan.
  14. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas speaks during a press conference as he stands next to his top negotiator Saeb Erakat (L) following a meeting with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Cairo on September 19, 2009. Abbas met with Mubarak to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, and is also due to visit Jordan.
  15. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas meets with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak (not seen) in Cairo on September 19, 2009. Abbas met with Mubarak to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, and is also due to visit Jordan.
  16. Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas (L) speaks with his Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak during a meeting in Cairo on September 19, 2009. Abbas met with Mubarak to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, and is also due to visit Jordan.

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