But Mediterranean members of the European Union rejected that proposal even before the ten-day meeting began.

但欧盟地中海地区成员国甚至在这次十日会议开始前否决了这一建议。

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But Mediterranean members of the European Union rejected that proposal even before the ten-day meeting began.

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In July, Sarkozy hosted the inaugural meeting of the "Union for the Mediterranean" in Paris.

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Earlier on Saturday, Mr Sarkozy held talks with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, who will be a key player in the French leader's plan for a union of Mediterranean states.

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