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Al-Assad, King Abdullah conclude talks in Damascus
King Abdullah sent the following cable to President al-Assad: "It is of great pride for me at the conclusion of our successful visit to your dear country to express our utmost thanks and appreciation as well as gratitude over the warm hospitality we received during our visit to Damascus, the city of civilization and glorious history. Our joys were great over what we felt of care from your side to strengthen fraternal relations link our two countries
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 4/23/1999
On al-Assad - King Abdullah summit
The meeting held between Bashar al-Assad (Son of President al-Assad) and the Jordanian King Abdullah has added an extra dimension to the Syrian-Jordanian comprehensive meetings which were presided over by President al-Assad and King Abdullah, during which two close-door meetings were held.
Syria-Jordan, Politics, 4/23/1999
Emir of Qatar concludes Asian tour
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani arrived in Doha on Thursday in conclusion of a tour on Asia that covered seven countries
Qatar, Politics, 4/23/1999
Israeli president in Egypt: There are mistakes from the Israeli side since the beginning of the peace process
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has refused the release of the Israeli spy Azzam Azam who is sentences to 15 year imprisonment at charges of spying for the Israeli intelligence the Mossad.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/23/1999
Saudi minister of defense to visit Tunisia, Iran and Pakistan
Saudi second deputy prime minister and minster of defense and aviation, Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz, is to start an official visit to Tunisia, Iran and Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/23/1999
Moussa comments on Iraq, Libya and Weizman's visit
Moussa: "The relations between the two countries are fraternal and neighborly ones and are expected to be activated in the light of openness," adding that the sanctions have nothing to do with Egyptian - Libyan relations, "which are much deeper than this."
Egypt, Politics, 4/23/1999
Tunisia, Mauritania examine ways to boost Maghreban union
Means of boosting the activities of the Arab Maghreb Union topped talks held Tuesday in Nouakchott between Mauritanian President Mouaouya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya and Tunisian Premier Hamed Karoui.
Tunisia-Mauritania, Politics, 4/23/1999
Russia calls for resuming peace talks with Israeli from point at which they broke off
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov on Thursday called upon Israel to resume peace talks with Syria from the point at which they broke off three years ago.
Regional-Israel-Russia, Politics, 4/23/1999
Establishing an Egyptian - British holding company for investment
Serour added that the suggested capital of the company is 500 million English pounds for direct investment in the projects of Toshka, Suez Gulf, and East of Port Said.
Egypt-UK, Economics, 4/23/1999
Gaddafi agreed to resume US investment and relations
Western sources in Cairo said today that a discussion has commenced between the US and Libya through unofficial diplomatic channels.
Libya-USA, Politics, 4/23/1999
OIC, EU share views and approach for settlement of Kosovo crisis
The Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the European Union said Thursday in Bonn that they share the same views and approach for the settlement of the Kosovo crisis.
Regional-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/23/1999
UN committee meets in Beirut on regional water issues
The meeting, opened by Lebanese Minister of Oil, Water Resources and Electricity and Hazem El-Beblawi, is reviewing "the progress of individual states and the region as a whole in improving water-resource knowledge, including shared sources, water availability, potential and demand
Regional, Politics, 4/23/1999
El Salvador can offer Morocco a partnership space in Latin America
El Salvador can offer Morocco a strategic partnership space and a genuine passage to the large market of Latin America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the USA, said visiting Salvadorian external affairs minister, Ramon Ernesto Gonzalez Giner.
Morocco-El Salvador, Economics, 4/23/1999
800 million euros to establish infrastructure projects in Egypt
A delegation of the European Investment Bank, which is currently visiting Cairo, announced the specification of 800 million euros for basic infrastructure projects in Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 4/23/1999
IFC invests in housing and tourism in West Bank and Gaza
The International Finance Corporation signed on Thursday agreements to invest a total of $ 28.4 million in the West Bank and Gaza, including $19 million for a housing project and $9.35 million for a tourism project.
Palestine, Economics, 4/23/1999
Two delegations from Argentina arriving today in Cairo
Two large delegations from Argentina are arriving today in Cairo to hold major talks for cooperation between the two countries and to sign agreements in the fields of security and marine transportation.
Egypt-Argentina, Economics, 4/23/1999
UN Compensation Commission on Iraq makes new payment to victims
The United Nations Compensation Commission yesterday made a total of $101,967,360.03 available from a 30% share of Iraqi petroleum revenues to parties suffering losses due to the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
Iraq-UN, Politics, 4/23/1999
Japan's experiment in developing exports in a symposium at Egyptian center for studies
Egyptian Minister of Public Enterprises Atef Ebeid will open a symposium organized by the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies on Tuesday under the title "Japan's role in encouraging the Asian exports and the utilized lessons for Egypt."
Egypt-Japan, Economics, 4/23/1999
El-Husseini meets the international ambassadors in Jerusalem
The official dealing with the Jerusalem issue in the Palestinian Authority, Faisel El-Husseini, met with foreign consuls accredited in Jerusalem at Beit El-Shark in the occupied eastern Jerusalem to in form them with the latest developments regarding the cause of withdrawing the identities of the Palestinians reside in Jerusalem by Israel.
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/23/1999
African meeting for supporting Palestinian rights
The first plenary session of the United Nations African Meeting in Support of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People took place this week in Windhoek, Namibia, chaired by Namibia's ambassador to the United Nations, Martin Andjaba, a member of the Executive Committee of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Special Envoy of Palestinian President Yasser Arafat.
Palestine-Africa, Politics, 4/23/1999
Morocco determined to cooperate with the UN for effective referendum on Sahara
Basri also dealt with economic and social issues and announced that an additional budget of more than $4 million (40 Million DH) has been allocated to the municipality of Smara and neighboring localities. He also expounded a housing program under which lodgings will be provided to the persons sequestered by the Polisario in the Tindouf camps (in southwestern Algeria) after their repatriation to their birthplace in the Saharan provinces for participation in the referendum.
Morocco, Politics, 4/23/1999
Moroccan delegation confers with Libyan foreign minister
Morocco-Libya, Politics, 4/23/1999
Qatar makes preperations for Khatami's visit
Qatar-Iran, Politics, 4/23/1999
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The Arab Business Council is getting ready to convene its second session in Morocco from May 18 - 25. Taher Sherif, the deputy chairman of the council, told ArabicNews.com that business delegations from Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, Tunisia, the Arab Gulf states, Libya and Morocco will participate to discuss investment laws in the Arab states.
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US Undersecretary of State Thomas H. Pickering called Wednesday at an Israeli Embassy reception on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the state of Israel on April 21 on Israel to continue to work toward peace and security. Pickering said the struggle for peace "is an historic opportunity that must not be lost."
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The Yemeni President All Abdullah Saleh on Thursday made a telephone call with the Egyptian President Muhammad Hosni Mubarak to discuss conversation dealt with bilateral relations and other issues of mutual concern QNA reported.
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The United Nations Security Council yesterday welcomed a peace deal for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was reached in Libya. Ambassador Alain Dejammet of France, current head of the Security Council, said the Security Council members "welcome the efforts of the African leaders convened in Syrte on the initiative of Colonel Moammar Gaddafi in contributing towards a lasting solution of the conflict in the DRC."
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The Israeli Foreign Ministry said today Friday that Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov, currently visiting Israel, discussed with his Israel the issues of transferring Russian military technology to Iran and weapons sales to Syria.
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Tunisia and Mauritania agreed recently to set a joint business council to enhance bilateral trade exchange and economic cooperation. At the end of the 8th session of their joint cooperation commission held recently in Nouakchott, the two countries called for the consolidation of partnership in agriculture, medicare, maritime vocational training and scientific research.
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Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Mohammed Fathi El-Shazli convened with David Blatherwick, Britain's ambassador in Cairo. El-Shazli said he discussed with the British ambassador the development of the situation in the Kosovo region and the probabilities of how the crisis will develop in its different aspects.
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Algerian President-elect Abdul Aziz Bouteflika will assume his post of office as president of the country on Sunday after he takes his constitutional oath. Three days ago, the Algerian President Liamine Zeroual extended messages to the state's establishments expressing his thanks for the efforts they performed during his Presidential term.
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In the context of an interview with the BBC today, Jordanian Foreign Minister Abd al-Ilah al-Khatib said that among the issues discussed during King Abdullah's visit to Damascus was the question of the Jordanian detainees in Syria.
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A Turkish official delegation from the Ministry of Transportation is to arrive in Damascus on Monday. The delegation also includes representatives from the ministries of foreign affairs, the economy and customs on a four-day visit to Syria. The visit of the Turkish delegation aims at holding talks with the Syrians, aimed at boosting cooperation relations between the two countries in various areas of transportation.
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Princess Ann, the daughter of Britain's queen will start her four-day visit to Cairo on Wednesday. The princess' agenda includes visiting Egyptian - British joint companies, in addition to visiting charity associations, some of whose projects are financed by British fronts.
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A group of US and Egyptian businessmen, have agreed to implement several projects in Africa with mutual investments within the fields of basic infrastructure, the head of US trade chamber in Cairo, Ahmed Shawki, said.
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A $6 billion supplemental funding request presented by the US administration to Congress mainly to fund operations in Kosovo includes $274 million that will go toward funding Operations Northern and Southern Watch over Iraq, which enforce the two no-fly zones over Iraq.
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