Egypt's President reassures tourists
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Egypt's President Mohammed Morsi has pledged to support tourism, a move aimed to assuage fears that the rise of an Islamist leader would undermine the country's allure as a major destination for foreigners.
On a visit to the ancient Pharaonic temples of Luxor and Karnak Friday, Morsi told tourists to feel safe. The official state news agency quoted him as saying: "We will exert all efforts so that you enjoy your stay." Tourism is one of Egypt's main foreign currency earners. It was badly hit by a slowdown in the wake of the popular uprising that ousted Hosni Mubarak from the presidency in February 2011. (AP)
