A wide political support for Egypt's 2010 FIFA World Cup bid

At his Heliopolis presidential headquarters, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak hosted FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his accompanying delegation, which have come to Egypt upon an invitation by the country's Youth Minister Dr. Ali El-Din Hillal.

(PRWEB) March 29, 2004 --Blatter said that Egypt has a good potential to host the 2010 World Cup; which is its people's enthusiasm and football affection, adding that Egypt had always had a unique cultural role in the world.
He also added that through the meeting he had with President Mubarak, it became crystal clear for him that Egypt's bid had got a full political support.

In the press conference following their meeting, Blatter declared that however short his visit to Egypt was, it meant much for him as he had discussed with Egypt's president a number of regional and international issues.

Mr. Blatter was welcomed upon his arrival to Cairo, by Egypt's minister of Youth Dr. Ali El-Din Hillal, Cairo governor Dr. Abdel Rehim Shehata, Egyptian Football Association president Mr. Essam Abdel Moneem, head of Egypt 2010 Bid Committee Mr. Mohamed El-Siagy, the committee members, volunteers carrying flags with the bid logo, and a number of mass media which will cover the event.

There was also a cocktail reception for the guests in one of the hotels nearby to the pyramids area. Then the guests saw the sound and light show where the Sphinx welcomed them in four languages, telling them about Egypt's ancient history and its people's desire to host the FIFA World CupTM, promising them that it will be the most memorable ever.

Besides, an official dinner festival was scheduled at night in the presence of Egyptian top men-of-state.