CAIRO, November 8, 2008 (WAFA) - Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak expressed on Friday hope that U.S. President-elect Barack Obama would contribute in solving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and achieving peace in the Middle East.

President Mubarak's statements came in a congratulatory message addressed to the 44th American president on Friday.

'I look forward to your contribution in solving the Palestinian issue and achieving a just and comprehensive peace as a main requirement for the security and stability in the Middle East,' Mubarak said in the letter.