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Peace cannot be turned into a trade deal
President Hosni Mubarak yesterday received a verbal message from French President Jacques Chirac. The message which was conveyed by French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine dealt with the developments of the peace process and the current circumstances of the peace process on the various tracks.
Egypt-France, Politics, 1/19/2000
King Mohammed sends message to President Mubarak
The message is part of permanent consultations between the two heads of state, adviser to the sovereign, Allal Sinaceur, told reporters after the meeting.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 1/19/2000
Yemen, Sudan and Djibouti Summit in Sanaa
The presidents of Yemen, Djibouti, and Sudan held a tripartite summit on Monday evening in Sanaa in which they stressed their backing for Syria, Lebanon and Palestine in order to restore their occupied lands and legitimate Arab rights.
Regional, Politics, 1/19/2000
British foreign secretary to arrive in Cairo tonight
British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook is to arrive tonight for an official visit to Egypt, during which he will be received by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-UK, Politics, 1/19/2000
Syria's position towards the peace talks with Israel
The Syrian official said that the scenario tries to impose a peace treaty similar to those previously rejected by Damascus and considered it insulting to the supreme national interests of the Arab states.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/19/2000
Egypt supports national reconciliation in Algeria
Egypt-Algeria, Politics, 1/19/2000
Moussa: Renominating Ekeus creates a lot of question marks
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa yesterday depicted nominating Rolf Ekeus to head the new international weapons inspection committee in Iraq as stirring up a lot of question marks.
Egypt-Iraq, Politics, 1/19/2000
Al-Bashir in Asmara
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir held a sudden visit to Eritrea on Tuesday on his way back from Sanaa in a step which reflects Sudanese interest in the consequences of exploding the oil pipeline which took place in the area adjoining the borders between the two countries.
Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 1/19/2000
Syrian PNF holds Israel responsible for the current situation of negotiations
The participants in the meeting listened to a political report read by Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa. The report dealt with the latest developments of negotiations between Syria and Israel.
Syria, Politics, 1/19/2000
Report: Chirac says peace agreement between Israel and Syria to be signed by the end of February
The Kuwaiti daily al-Rai al-Am quoted an Arab senior figure who recently met with French President Jacques Chirac as saying that peace is proceeding in rapid strides between Syria and Israel and that the agreement between the two countries might be signed by the end of February.
Regional-Syria-France, Politics, 1/19/2000
Syria and the Israeli accusations
Monte Carlo radio said on Tuesday that the fact Syria did not react to the Israeli accusations addressed to it over the postponement of the third round of negotiations on the Syrian track is a Syrian tactic aimed at snatching more concessions.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/19/2000
Agreement between Egypt and Europe, concluded
President Mubarak received yesterday the European Union delegation, headed by Portuguese Foreign Minister Jaime Gama, whose country is currently heading the European Union.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/19/2000
French employment minister confers with Moroccan officials
French Minister of Employment and Solidarity Martine Aubry, who started on Monday a three-day working visit to the kingdom, conferred with several Moroccan officials on cooperation in matters of education, vocational training, employment and rural world development.
Morocco-France, Politics, 1/19/2000
Fassi-Fihri visits European Parliament in Strasbourg
Foreign affairs secretary of state, Taib Fassi-Fihri, met in Strasbourg Tuesday the president of the European Parliament, Mrs Nicole Fontaine, who undertakes shortly an official visit to Morocco.
Morocco-European Union, Politics, 1/19/2000
Government to hand in this year territorial management scheme
The government will see to the completion of the restructuring process of territorial administration to adapt it to local environment growth needs, Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi told the chamber of advisors Monday.
Morocco, Politics, 1/19/2000
Moroccan prime minister underscores government's bold action to curb unemployment and poverty
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi underscored Monday before the chamber of advisors (upper house of the parliament) the government's bold action to face rampant unemployment and social problems.
Morocco, Economics, 1/19/2000
Meeting to follow up on applying executive program for Arab free trade zone
Meetings of heads and managers of customs in the Arab states started yesterday at Arab League headquarters to follow up on applying the executive program for the greater Arab free trade zone through end of 1999 and other economic subjects.
Regional, Economics, 1/19/2000
Arab foreign ministers to convene in Cairo during March
The Arab foreign ministers will discuss peace process developments in meetings of the Arab League council in the 113th session that will be held on March 12 and 13 under the chairmanship of Omani Foreign Minister Yousef Bin Alawi.
Regional, Politics, 1/19/2000
Egyptian-US talks on Sudan
The Sudanese al-Rai al-Am daily said on Tuesday that the Sudanese government had received a very important report from Cairo about the visit of an Egyptian delegation to Washington and the talks it held there on Sudanese affairs.
Sudan-Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/19/2000
AL chief confers with Algerian minister
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Tuesday in Cairo discussed with the Algerian Foreign Minister Youcef Yousfi the latest developments concerning conditions in Algeria.
Algeria-Regional, Politics, 1/19/2000
On southern Sudan talks
It was announced in Nairobi on Tuesday that the talks aimed at finding a solution to the problem in southern Sudan waged since 17 years ago, had started seriously, following long inaugural consultations.
Sudan, Politics, 1/19/2000
Israeli intelligence and a new map for the Golan
The Israeli daily Haaretz said on Tuesday that the Israeli military intelligence has drawn a map for the line which used to separate the Israeli and Syrian forces on June 4, 1967 in the Golan, on the eve of the eruption of war between the two countries.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/19/2000
Israel to make amendment to end current crisis with Syria
Israeli Minister of the Interior Yossi Beilin said in a statement to Israeli Radio on Tuesday that Syria does not understand the motives for the Syrian decision to suspend the negotiations. He expressed his belief that there is a mistake.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 1/19/2000
French FM meets Palestinian minister
French Foreign Minister Hubert Vedrine met on Tuesday with Palestinian Planning and International Cooperation Minister Nabil Shaath for talks on the Middle East situation.
Palestine-France, Politics, 1/19/2000
Iranian, Saudi economic committee meets in Tehran
The first round of the meetings of the second session of the joint Iranian- Saudi economic committee convened on Monday evening. It was chaired by Iranian Minister of Commerce Muhammad Shareyat Madari and Saudi Minister of Commerce Osama Jaafar al-Faqih.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 1/19/2000
First international economic forum in Jeddah next week
The first iternational economical forum is to be opened at the beginning of the coming week in which some international personalities and experts like former US President George Bush and former UK Prime Minister John Major will deliver lectures.
Saudi Arabia-International, Economics, 1/19/2000
Youssoufi hails royal approach to Saharan affairs
Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi hailed the decision by King Mohammed VI to give a new impetus to the royal consultative council for Saharan affairs and stage elections for membership.
Morocco, Politics, 1/19/2000
Moussa convenes with US ambassador before leaving Cairo
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/19/2000
AL wants to maintain Sudan's security and unity
The Arab League has asserted its desire to maintain Sudan's unity and territorial integrity.
Sudan-Regional, Politics, 1/19/2000
Plan to increase the value of Egypt's exports of computer software
Egyptian Minister of Communications and Data Ahmed Nazeef stated that there is a governmental plan to increase Egypt's exports of computer software to $2.5 billion in the year 2009.
Egypt, Business, 1/19/2000
Youth council holds 8th session in Rabat
The National Council of Youth and the Future (CNJA) is currently holding its 8th session in Rabat under the topic "globalization, rural development and youth employment."
Morocco, Politics, 1/19/2000
Morocco calls applicants to identification to follow up their applications
Morocco called on Tuesday all applicants to identification as voters in the UN-projected referendum in the Sahara to follow up their application by checking at the UN identification offices that their name is included in the list released.
Morocco, Politics, 1/19/2000
Egypt to allow establishment of private companies for satellite television and radio broadcasts
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak agreed on allowing the Egyptian private sector to establish joint stock companies for television and radio broadcasting, as the Egyptian Cabinet specified the necessary steps for declaring these companies, Egyptian Information Minister Safwat El-Sherif said.
Egypt, Business, 1/19/2000
President Arap Moi gets message from King Mohammed
President Daniel Arap Moi of Kenya received Wednesday a message from King Mohammed VI relating to Morocco's bid to host the final rounds of the football World Cup in 2006.
Morocco-Kenya, Sports, 1/19/2000
Details of a 1948 massacre revealed
A new study presented to Haifa University revealed details of a massacre that the Israeli army carried out in the process of taking over the village of Tantura, near Haifa back in 1948.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/19/2000
Lebanese resistance attacks Israeli positions
One Lebanese resistance group on Tuesday attacked Israeli military vehicles and the Israeli-allied militias in Barachit in the central sector of south Lebanon.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 1/19/2000
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Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa on Tuesday received a telephone call from Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov. The conversation dealt with the Middle East peace process in light of the recent round of talks on the Syrian- Israeli track.
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Arab circles in the British capital are making arrangements with the British administration in preparation for the visit by son of President Hafez al-Assad, Bashar al-Assad, to London shortly, where Bashar is expected to meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Observers believe this visit may prepare for another visit to be made by Bashar al-Assad to Washington, the Lebanese daily al-Nahar reported.
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The Tunisian bank for solidarity said that it has presented during the last two years more than 22,000 loans totaling 83 million dinars for poor families and to small as well as the medium-sized projects aimed at tackling the unemployment crisis. A statement issued by the bank said these loans came according to the instructions of President Zine al-Abidin Ben Ali to hasten lending to the affiliated categories
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It was announced on Tuesday that Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdul Illah al-Khatib will visit Moscow on February 2 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart, Igor Ivanov.
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A round of official talks was held in Kuwait on Tuesday between Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah, and the president of Benin, Mathieu Kerekou.
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Union of the Arab trade, industrial and agricultural chambers will convene its annual meeting between February 2 and 12 in Tripoli. Abd El-Sattar Ashara, secretary general of the Egyptian trade chamber union and member of board of director of the Arab union for the trade, industry and agriculture, said this meeting will discuss many issues, like establishment of the Arab trade free zone, problems facing the Arab exports, the movement of funds among the Arab states and increasing the role of organizations, associations and unions of Arab businessmen in establishing major projects inside the Arab states.
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The Arab interior ministers will start their 17th working session in Algeria on January 29 with the participation of delegations including high-ranking officials in the Interior Ministries and security bodies in the Arab member states of the Arab council of interior ministers.
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Mohammed Hasan Emran head of board of directors of the Thoraya company for Emirate satellite communications said the first Arab satellite for communications that is completely owned by the Arab private sector will be released in middle of the current year.
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Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Tuesday received a message from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko connected to bilateral relations and means of backing and developing them. The message was handed over by Belarusian Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Ural Latypov during his meeting with Sheikh Jaber on Tuesday.
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Danish filmmaker Thomas Lidholm completed shooting of his feature-movie "ANNA," part of which was shot in Rabat streets with participation of Moroccan actors and technicians.
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Moroccan tennisman Hicham Arazi will be in third round of Australian international tennis competition after he ousted Wednesday the Swedish Frederik Jonsson in three sets (6-3,6-4,6-4).
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Morocco lost a rank in the FIFA standing for January and slid to the 25th place with 613 points.
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