Cheney holds talks with Mubarak

The two leaders, meeting over breakfast at Mubarak's residence, also discussed the health of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who has been in a deep coma since suffering a massive brain haemorrhage on January 4.

The two men discussed the latest developments in Iraq following the December elections, whose final but uncertified results are due to be announced later this week, the official said on condition of anonymity.