CAIRO: Egyptian Prime Minister Essam Sharaf said the government will hold a dialogue with all of Egypt's political powers to meet all their demands. Sharaf recently visited Egypt's Council of State to congratulate its new president, Judge Abdullah Aboul Ezz, for taking the position. During the visit, Sharaf confirmed his support of the judicial authorities and judicial independence. He also praised the council's role in protecting the freedoms and rights of the people and reviewing legislation. In related news, Sharaf toured the council with the Minister of Justice and a number of other officials. At the end of the visit, Aboul Ezz honored Sharaf with the council's shield.