February 4, 1982
President Reagan. Ladies and gentlemen, President Mubarak and I have just completed a most
fruitful and wide-ranging set of meetings. Our discussions were frank and cordial and covering a
number of matters of mutual concern. President Mubarak's visit demonstrates more clearly than
any words the continuity of American-Egyptian relations and reflects the strong ties that bind us
together.
Foremost among these ties is our belief in, and commitment to, a peaceful solution to the
Arab-Israeli dispute. President Mubarak has assured us that Egypt remains committed to a
peaceful solution of this conflict. And to that end, we'll spare no effort to achieve a
comprehensive peace as set forth in the Camp David agreement.
During our talks, we reaffirmed our commitment to press ahead with the autonomy talks in order
to reach agreement on a declaration of principles, which is the best means of making tangible
progress toward a solution of the Palestinian problem in all its aspects as envisaged by Camp
David.
We reviewed our mutual concerns about the strategic threats to the region and reconfirmed our
indentity of views on the need to work closely together. We discussed in some detail our
economic and military assistance programs. We agreed to consult regularly on methods of
implementing and improving them. These consultations have, in fact, already been -- or begun, I
should say, among our principle advisers.
And, finally, let me just say that it has been a pleasure having this opportunity to further my
personal relationship with President Mubarak. I'm confident that we will be working closely
together to achieve those many goals that are in the mutual interest of our two countries.
Thank you very much, and, President Mubarak, we've been delighted to have you here.
President Mubarak. Thank you, sir.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm very pleased with the outcome of my talks with President Reagan. As
he just stated, the discussions we held were frank and cordial. They were very fruitful as well.
I welcomed the reaffirmation, the continuation of the U.S. role as a full partner in the peace
process. We are determined to pursue our peace efforts until a comprehensive settlement is
reached according to the Camp David accords.
I intend to maintain close cooperation and consultation with President Reagan and his
administration. And we are looking forward to seeing him in Cairo.
Thank you very much.
Note: President Reagan spoke at 11:05 a.m. to reporters assembled at the South Portico of the
White House.
Earlier, the two Presidents met in the Residence along with members of their delegations.