'Askar made the remarks during a meeting with Peter Shea, second secretary at the US Embassy's economic and political office in Cairo.

Asked about U.S. funding to solve the street children problem in Egypt, ‘Askar replied that he does not mind that at all but without any interference on the part of secret organizations.

‘Askar called on the U.S. to adopt a balanced stance on the Arab-Israeli conflict and settlements, stressing Egyptian-U.S. cooperation within mutual respect. [Muhammad Fathī, al-Ahrām, April 20, p. 7] Read original text in Arabic

[A report of the same content was mentioned in al-Misrīyūn, April 20, p. 3] Read original text in Arabic