Mubarak's US visit marks signs of opportunity - 18 Aug 09

Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian president, is on an official visit to the United States for the first time in six years.

Despite Egypt being one of the largest recipients of US aid, relations between Cairo and Washington have been strained recently, but Mubarak's visit could present new opportunities for both countries.

Al Jazeera's Amr el-Kahky reports from Egypt's capital.

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