http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/06/world/middleeast/irans-president-visits-egypt-in-sign-of-thaw.html?ref=middleeast&_r=0
As most of us know, Iran and Egypt broke off diplomatic talks after the first uprisings in the region took place around 30 years ago. After the end of Mubarak's rule in Egypt, tension between the two countries has eased. Mubarak had been hostile to Iran for the duration of his rule, showing support of his allies in the western world. Morsi and Ahmadinejad discussed how to strengthen their ties to each other, as well as how to confront other issues in the region, like the war in Syria, and ways they could enhance relations between Egypt and Iran.
As Egypt's new leadership, mr Morsi has tried to come up with solutions to the conflict in Syria, and be a more direct, independent leader. He has also tried, recently, to help Irans isolationist problem, by opening more direct ties with Iran. The United States, as well as other allies of Egypt will likely keep Morsi from ever fully repairing the relationship to Iran, but he is trying non the less. I believe honest talks between these two countries, and others that have anything to contribute, is the path to peace in the region. Even if it is the unpopular option to open up to Iran, I think, at least on the surface, Morsi is making the right decision.
-Michael Eaton
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