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Ahmed Maher Obituary
Egypt's state-owned MENA news agency says Maher died Monday morning, just hours after he was hospitalized with unspecified health problems.
Maher served as foreign minister from 2001 until 2004. He was recalled from retirement for that post in 2001 to replace Amr Moussa, who became head of the Arab League.
Maher was ambassador to Washington until he retired in 1999. Before that, he served in Africa and in Europe, including a nine-year tenure in Moscow.
He spent his final years writing and lecturing in foreign policy. Maher is survived by his wife.
A state funeral is to take place after Monday's midday prayers.
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press
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Essam Omar
January 16, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. So sorry to hear about your loss and so late in giving solace and condolences to you. May God keep you in peace.
johnny hebri
October 5, 2010
I was with Ahmed at school in heliopolis
egypt in the 50 the "Lycee francais" a french school, ahmed was a brilliant student and very respectable my sincere
sympathy johnny hebri california USA
Marilynn
September 29, 2010
Dear Mrs. Maher.
Hold onto those wonderful memories you have and may they bring you a smile when you need it most. My sincere coondolonces to the family and friends of Mr. Maher. (1John 4:8)
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September 27, 2010
To the Maher family:
May the comfort from family and friends strengthen you during this difficult time, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
C. M.
September 27, 2010
May the comfort from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and may you find comfort in the words found in the Holy Scriptures: "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.""
Tiffoney Greene
Tiffoney Greene
September 27, 2010
May Father God love thee, you were a good man, while doing great things and helping an abundance of people. Let the light of the Lord Jesus Christ light your way home and shine down upon your loved ones. My peace and love be with them as well...
R Golay
September 27, 2010
To the the family of Ahmed Maher - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Ahmed will be missed by many. Will be a loss for Egypt.
Dolon Peete
September 27, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dick Underwood
September 27, 2010
It was my privilege to work with Ambassador Maher when I served with the MFO in Cairo and he was Director of Legal Affairs and Treaties at the ministry of Foreign Affairs. He was one of the finest Diplomats I have ever known and an equally fine human being. I send my deepest sympathy to his family and to the Government of Egypt for the loss of this great man. With sympathy, Colonel John R. Underwood, Carlisle Pennsylvania, USA
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