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Tunisian parliament ratifies free trade accord with Morocco
The Tunisian parliament ratified on Tuesday the accord setting up a free trade area between Morocco and Tunisia.
Tunisia-Morocco, Economics, 4/28/1999
Moussa calls on UN to take a decisive measure in Kosovo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa called on the United Nations secretary general to take a decisive position for the international organization toward the Kosovo impasse and not to marginalize the role of the UN.
Egypt, Politics, 4/28/1999
New Algerian president vows to restore security, welfare
The Algerian president added that Algeria has to undergo accelerated transformations in the world and adapt through further openness to what is taking place in the regional and international arenas. He called for free self-expression and enabling scientific and technical capabilities to surface.
Algeria, Politics, 4/28/1999
The Jordanian detainees in Syria
The Jordanian ambassador in Damascus, Nasouh al-Majali, has said that a joint Syrian-Jordanian security committee will meet in Damascus within the coming days in order to discuss joint security matters. He expressed his hope that the question of the Jordanian detainees in Syria will be discussed during the meeting.
Syria-Syria, Politics, 4/28/1999
Egyptian efforts to start discussions between Sudanese government, opposition
Egyptian official diplomatic sources in Cairo revealed difficulties that hinder holding a discussion between the Sudanese government and opposition and the two convening at the negotiating table.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 4/28/1999
U.S. civic and religious groups announce protest movements to request lifting of anti-iraq embargo
A coalition of U.S. civic and religious groups launched on Tuesday an appeal for the immediate lifting of the economic sanctions enforced against Iraq for eight years now entailing more than 1.2 million civilian victims.
Iraq, Politics, 4/28/1999
On the ongoing discussions for a Palestinian state declaration
For many Palestinians, convening the Central Council of the PLO in Gaza this week was not only a significant event to take a decision on statehood declaration but it was also an occasion in which national unity was seen closer than ever
Palestine, Reporter's View, 4/28/1999
Barak: Clinton's message a second Ballfour declaration to the Palestinians
Leader of the Israeli Labor Party, Ehud Barak, who is also a candidate for Israeli prime minister in the elections to be held on May 17 has described the message sent by US President to Palestinian President Yasser Arafat as a "Ballfour declaration for the Palestinians."
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/28/1999
Moroccan political leader hopes for inter-Algerian reconciliation without enmity to morocco
A Moroccan political leader has voiced hope to see the Algerians reconcile without showing any enmity to Morocco.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/28/1999
Expectations of increasing the Gulf petroleum production
A study issued by the council of Arab economic unity in Cairo today expected an increasing share of the Arab Gulf states in the world's petroleum production from the current 18.5 million barrels per day (bpd) to 43.8 million bpd in 2010, an increase from a 26% to a 47.6% share.
Gulf, Economics, 4/28/1999
Saudi minister of defense due to visit Iran next week
Prince Sultan Ben Abdul Aziz, the deputy second prime minister and Saudi minister of defense and aviation, is to visit Iran during the coming week for few days during which he will discuss with Iranian officials means of enhancing the bilateral relations and issues of common concern.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/28/1999
Syrian- Turkish transport committee continues deliberations
The railway committee, for its part, agreed to resume operations of the Istanbul - Aleppo - Damascus passenger train and to set up a new station linking Turkey's Nseibin area to Syria's Qamishli city
Syria-Turkey, Economics, 4/28/1999
AL chief confers with Tunisian president
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali on Tuesday met with Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid who concluded a three-day visit to Tunisia.
Tunisia-Regional, Politics, 4/28/1999
Russian FM confers with Iraqi oil minister
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov held a meeting on Tuesday in Moscow with Iraqi Oil Minister Amer Muhammad Rashid on the possibility of lifting the UN sanctions imposed on Iraq and Russian plans to revive the Iraqi oil industry.
Iraq-Russia, Economics, 4/28/1999
El-Baz: Israeli decision to close Orient House offices foreruns danger
The Egyptian president's advisor for political affairs, Osama El-Baz, described the decision of the Israeli government to close several offices in the Palestinian Orient House in East Jerusalem as wrong and warned of escalating danger and more strain on the peace process.
Egypt, Politics, 4/28/1999
Six Israelis, three militiamen wounded in south Lebanon
the Israeli heavy artillery shelled the towns of Jabaa, Qabriha, and Khurbet Salam in al-Tuffah district. It added that 155 mm calibre missiles fell across the target areas.
Lebanon-Israel, Military, 4/28/1999
Jordanian forces to hold maneuvers with four Arab states
Chief of staff of the Jordanian armed forces, Lt. Gen. Abdul Hafez Miri al-Kabena, has announced that his country will carry out joint maneuvers and military training with Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Yemen.
Jordan, Military, 4/28/1999
Yemeni president receives commander of U.S.A troops in the gulf
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh met yesterday with the commander of US troops in the Gulf, General Anthony Zinni. Official sources said that discussions between them tackled the military cooperation between the US and Yemen.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/28/1999
Kuwaiti parliament debates foreign participation in petroleum sector
A number of members of the Kuwaiti Parliament confirmed yesterday their support for the government's to expand the participation of foreign companies in investment in Kuwait's petroleum sector.
Kuwait, Economics, 4/28/1999
Saudi crown prince confers with New Zealand's trade minister
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz met on Tuesday in Jeddah with New Zealand Foreign Trade Minister Alexander Lockwood Smith, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Means of strengthening trade and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and New Zealand were reviewed.
Saudi Arabia-New Zealand, Economics, 4/28/1999
U.S-Maghreb partnership initiative to be discussed in Washington
Maghreb-USA, Economics, 4/28/1999
Dutch businessmen in Morocco to explore cooperation prospects
A delegation of Dutch businessmen is currently visiting Morocco to explore cooperation prospects between Morocco and the Netherlands. The delegation held in Casablanca on Tuesday a meeting with executives of the Moroccan employers' association (CGEM) to discuss means of giving a new momentum to trade exchanges.
Morocco-Netherlands, Economics, 4/28/1999
1.5 million telephone lines planned for Khartoum
Sudan, Economics, 4/28/1999
An invitation to King Abdullah to visit Kuwait
An official source in Amman said on Tuesday that Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah has extended an official invitation to King Abdullah of Jordan to visit Kuwait. The source said that Kuwaiti Minister of Justice and Islamic Trust Ahmad Khaled al-Kleib delivered the invitation to King Abdullah.
Kuwait-Jordan, Politics, 4/28/1999
New Israeli city in the West Bank?
the director of the Israeli settlements in the West Bank, Ahron Dom, has also disclosed the new settlement plan which was designed to bring in thousands of Jews from different parts of the world to absorb them into settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Israel, Politics, 4/28/1999
Report: PKK suffers internal friction
A Turkish daily reported that the military wing of the Kurdistani Workers Party (PKK) has taken a tough stand toward the party's branch in Europe, holding it responsible for the arrest of PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan.
Regional, Politics, 4/28/1999
Malaysian prime minister denies relations between his country and Israel
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir bin Muhammad has denied an intention for his country to establish relations with Israel. He stressed that news promoted by "hostile mass media" in this respect is groundless.
Regional-Israel-Malaysia, Politics, 4/28/1999
Arens: Israel ready to decide on new war plane purchase
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens said yesterday that his country is "on the verge of making a decision on the next batch of fighter aircraft. It might be F-16s; it might F-15s. It might be maybe a mix of both aircraft."
Israel-USA, Politics, 4/28/1999
EU seeks economic partnership with GCC
A high-ranking official at the German Foreign Ministry discussed arrangements in Doha on Tuesday for the visit to be held by Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khaleifa al-Thani to Germany at the end of May, in a visit which is his first since he assumed power in 1995.
Gulf-Qatar-European Union, Economics, 4/28/1999
US nuns send humanitarian message to Mrs Clinton to lift sanctions on Iraq
A group of US nuns who often visit Baghdad have called on US first lady Hillary Clinton to back their efforts to lift the sanctions imposed on Iraq.
Iraq, Politics, 4/28/1999
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President Abdou diouf of Senegal flew back home on Tuesday at the end of a five-day visit to Morocco during which he met King Hassan II.
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The Saudi Arabian currency corporation, Sama, agreed to opening a branch for the Gulf International Bank, commercially registered in Bahrain, which recently bought shares of the Saudi International Bank inside Saudi Arabia and thus, Gulf International became the first non-Saudi bank to opens a direct branch inside Saudi Arabia, a matter which opens the door for similar steps by other banks.
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Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens characterized yesterday the situation in south Lebanon as "very explosive" and blamed the situation that the Israeli occupation of South Lebanon is in on Syria.
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The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) agreed on establishing an exhibition for Egyptian products in Tokyo in the coming year with full financing.
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Abdelouahed Radi, speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives (lower chamber of the parliament), is expected in Brussels on Thursday to co-chair the Euro-Mediterranean inter-parliamentary forum.
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Morocco has decided to send a humanitarian aid to victims of the tragic events in Kosovo, particularly refugees, it was officially announced in Rabat on Tuesday. The Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation said the assistance will be made of physicians, medicine and food.
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The number of the foreign fairs in which the Egyptian government intends to take part during the coming eight months has reached 14 international fairs in African, Asian, European and Arab capitals. The participation in these fairs reflects the desire of the Egyptian government to increase exports to markets of Africa, Central Asia and the Arab states.
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The Arab Moroccan Bank is planning to double its private capital to 200 million derhams. Sources in the Moroccan embassy in Cairo said the increase of the capital aims at increasing the number of branches to 13 from its current 8 branches, in order to cover all main cities in Morocco.
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A telephone call was made on Tuesday between Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi and President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who is the current President of the Organization of African Unity.
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Armed groups in Algeria on Monday killed an old woman and her five year old granddaughter near Ein al-Neiban in Ain Defla province, according to the Algerian daily al-Khabar. The paper added that a bomb was exploded in the old mosque in the center of Khamis Melyana in Ain Defla province. No casualties were reported.
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Italian Prime Minister Massimo D'Alema and Foreign Minister Lamberto Dini met on Tuesday with Israeli Foreign Minister Ariel Sharon, who is currently visiting Italy. Israel Radio said Sharon discussed with Italian officials latest developments concerning the Middle East peace process, the Balkan crisis and bilateral relations, Israel radio reported.
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Chairman of the Intelligence commission in the Israeli Army, Maj. Gen. Amos Malka has asserted that the Hizbullah organization does not intend to stop its activities against Israel, if Israel withdraws from Lebanon unilaterally. In his review of the latest security developments before members of the foreign affairs and security committee of the Israeli Knesset on Tuesday, Malka indicated the closeness recently maintained between the Lebanese government, the Hizbullah party and Lebanon.
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