Prime Minister Ariel Sharon met this morning (Wednesday), 1 December 2004, with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit and Egyptian General Intelligence Director Omar Soliman.In their talks, which were held in a good atmosphere, Prime Minister Sharon said that he is interested in advancing bilateral relations, including the promotion of preferred industrial zones (QIZ). The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak’s constructive approach towards the advancement of bilateral relations and towards advancing the diplomatic process with the Palestinians. The Prime Minister said that Egypt’s assistance in general, and that of Egyptian President Mubarak in particular, could move the process forward.