Egypt begins construction on nuclear power plant

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http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7...327546,00.html

Egypt’s International Cooperation Minister Faiza Aboul Naga, said Monday that her country had begun taking steps in establishing the first nuclear power plant in Egypt

The London based newspaper al-Hayat reported Monday morning that in her appearance before a committee of the Egyptian parliament Sunday, Aboul Naga said that Egypt needed eight power plants in order to take care of the lack in electricity and energy in the coming years, and that four plants would be built first.

Need for electricity combined with a "just in case" assurance if Iran gets a nuke? Or just need for electricity?

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Whats the egypt-iran relations like btw? Are they buddy buddy or not so close?

[Phreak101]

Whats the egypt-iran relations like btw? Are they buddy buddy or not so close?

If I'm not mistaken Egypt's government is supportive of the west, but I can't say the same about the people. Don't quote me though.

[biglouie250]

If I'm not mistaken Egypt's government is supportive of the west, but I can't say the same about the people. Don't quote me though.

yea i believe that egypt has a real good working relationship with the west and Great Britain. Many Egyptians are educated in england.

[Kärnfysikern]

If I'm not mistaken Egypt's government is supportive of the west, but I can't say the same about the people. Don't quote me though.

I seem to remember reading that the muslim brotherhood is gaining more and more influence over there.

Ironfreaks description of the people in egypt isnt to flattering either

[Logan13]

I seem to remember reading that the muslim brotherhood is gaining more and more influence over there.

Ironfreaks description of the people in egypt isnt to flattering either

I would compare Egypts realtionship with the West to Pakistan's relationship with the West. The current leadership is more friendly to the West than the average citizen is.