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Bashir: Egyptian-Sudanese relations back to normal
Bashir yesterday hailed as "strategic" Egyptian-Sudanese relations, affirming that some circumstances and wrong acts have been behind recent misunderstandings between the two states.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/24/1999

Egyptian economy heading for competition
USAID Director Brady Anderson said his recent visit to Cairo showed him that the Egyptian economy is heading for competition under the liberal trade system and his meeting with Prime Minister Dr. Atef Ebeid convinced him that the Egyptian leadership has a definite perspective to enter into the world trade system and invest in the Hi-Tech industries.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 12/24/1999

Mubarak-Bashir talks cover legitimacy, stability, reconciliation in Sudan
President Hosni Mubarak yesterday hold talks with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on the development in the Sudan and the means of backing security, legitimacy and stability in the Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/24/1999

US secretary of commerce to visit Egypt
US Secretary of Commerce William Daley will visit Egypt on January 19 for two days.
Egypt-USA, Economics, 12/24/1999

Danish economic delegation to visit Cairo in January
A Danish economic delegation including governmental officials will visit Cairo in middle of January in a series of visits to Egypt to support bilateral cooperation between the two countries in different fields, especially the commercial and the economic fields.
Egypt-Denmark, Economics, 12/24/1999

US backs Egypt's leading role in ME, Arab World
The US backs Egypt's leading role in the Middle East and the Arab World, US Ambassador in Cairo Daniel Kurtzer said yesterday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 12/24/1999

Today: Concluding discussions between Mubarak and El-Bashir in Cairo
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak concluded today talks with Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir, during which they discussed the latest developments in Sudan.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999

Moussa assures success of El-Bashir's visit to Cairo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa stated that the discussions between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir took place in a positive and intimate atmosphere that reflects the great Egyptian concern with Sudan and its affairs and movement toward stability in Sudan as well as ending the disputes there.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/23/1999

Egypt receives report concerning Palestinian - Israel talks
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/23/1999

Final arrangements start for Egypt's celebrations of the third millennium
The press center for Egypt's celebration of the millennium, which will be held before the pyramids on December 31, is starting its activity today to serve the local, Arab and international media to cover this celebration, Mohammed Ghonaim, the first under secretary of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture and head of the informational committee of the celebration, said.
Egypt, Politics, 12/23/1999

Bashir arrives in Cairo today for talks with Mubarak
Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir arrived in Cairo today for talks with Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak on the goings-on of the Sudan in the wake of the recent decisions on dissolving the parliament and declaring the state of emergency for three months.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999

Bilateral summit between Mubarak and El-Bashir
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 12/22/1999

Sudanese foreign minister to arrive in Cairo on Sunday
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismael will arrive in Cairo on Sunday carrying a message from Sudanese President Omar Hassan El-Bashir that tackles the situation in Sudan in light of the Egyptian -Libyan initiative.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 12/22/1999

Muabarak meets with Jospin
Egypt-France, Politics, 12/22/1999

World Bank lauds Egypt's agriculture sector
The World Bank mission currently visiting Egypt hailed the progress Egypt has maintained, over the past years, in agriculture sector including the liberalization of the crops prices and providing necessary finance to develop this vital sector.
Egypt, Agriculture, 12/22/1999

Exporting Egyptian dates and oranges to Malaysia
Egypt-Malaysia, Politics, 12/22/1999

Mubarak to visit Washington soon
Israeli diplomatic sources expected the approach of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's visit to the USA to fulfill the invitation made by US President Bill Clinton.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/22/1999

Privatization activities on the rise
Despite the slow rhythm of economic activities during the fasting month of Ramadan, yet Egypt's privatization drive is gaining full force with a host of new capital inflows channeled into the State's treasury.
Egypt, Economics, 12/22/1999

Egyptian auction for confiscated gold
Egypt, Economics, 12/22/1999

Mubarak, Hamad share common views on regional issues
President Hosni Mubarak, in the third stop of his Gulf tour, held talks in Bahrain yesterday covering the Middle East peace process. Mubarak, in the Gulf Arab state for a two-day visit, discussed the peace process and other regional and bilateral issues with Bahrain Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.
Bahrain-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999

Mubarak visits Emirates today
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is heading tonight to the United Arab Emirates to meet with its president, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan
United Arab Emirates-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999

Sherif hails Egyptian-Qatar relations
President Mubarak's visit to Qatar falls within the framework of constant consultations and coordination with Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani on the latest developments in the Middle East peacemaking drive in light of the resumption of talks on the Syrian-Israeli track and Lebanon's anticipated participation within the coming few weeks as well as the situation in Sudan, Minister of Information Safwat Sherif said in interview with the Qatari news agency.
Qatar-Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999

Egypt does not interfere in Sudan's internal affairs
President Hosni Mubarak said his current Gulf tour is a link in a series of Arab meetings, adding that he would discuss the prospects for holding an Arab Summit.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/21/1999

US - Egyptian cooperation for purifying Cairo's air
Egypt-USA, Environment, 12/21/1999

Abu Zeid: Government won't think twice in Toshka, Sheikh Zayed Canal
Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999

Tunisia facilitates entry visa to Egyptian businessmen
Egypt-Tunisia, Economics, 12/21/1999

French premier starts visit to Egypt
French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin starts today a two-day working visit to Egypt, after which he will continue a private visit for several days.
Egypt-France, Politics, 12/21/1999

Egyptian commercial missions to visit US and Africa next year
Egypt-International, Economics, 12/21/1999

Three French missions for repairing Egyptian archeological sites
Egypt-France, Culture, 12/21/1999

35% decrease in Egyptian cotton exports
Exports of the Egyptian cotton resumed their decrease during the eighth week of the 1999/2000 season as the decrease percentage reached 35% in comparison to the same period of last year.
Egypt, Business, 12/21/1999

Fitch IBCA lauds Egypt's economic stability
The recent report issued by the world financial institution Fitch IBCA lauded the efforts exerted by Egypt's new government under Dr. Atef Ebeid in pursuing economic reform and privatization programs, commending social action system.
Egypt, Economics, 12/21/1999

Mubarak: Toshka project among national priorities
On whether Toshka project will be neglected or has been found worthless, President Mubarak said Toshka is great and excellent venture but we all have to realize and remember that it is a long-term project not todayıs project, Northwest Suez also is an excellent venture and we are determined to establish northwest of Suez also a special zone, a free trade zone with its own law which will encourage Egyptian, Arab and foreign investors.
Egypt, Politics, 12/21/1999

Ebeid: Government pays great heed to mega projects
Prime Minister Dr. Atef Ebeid said that the government is giving great attention to the national projects. This came during the meeting of the National Democratic Party's Political Club, which was attended by a number of MPs and ministers.
Egypt, Economics, 12/21/1999

Germany lauds Egypt's economic performance
Director of the Middle East Department in the German Ministry of Economy lauded the success of the Egyptian economic reform program, affirming that Egypt is a vital trade link for Germany.
Egypt-Germany, Economics, 12/21/1999

70 million LE from the African Development Fund for Egypt
Egypt-Africa, Economics, 12/21/1999

EL-Sayeda Aisha's Mosque typifies Islamic architecture
The honorable Elsayeda Aisha was the daughter of Gaa'far-el-Sadeq, son of Alimam Muhammad Elbager, son of Imam Zein El-Abdin, son of Imam El-Hussein, son of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Taleb (may Allah's mercy be upon him). She was also the sister of the prominent Imam Mussa El-Kazem.
Egypt, Culture, 12/21/1999

A composite of Fine Islamic Architecture
Ibn Toulon Mosque is the third mosque that was built in Egypt and is named after the Abbasid Prince Ahmed Ibn Toulon.
Egypt, Culture, 12/21/1999

Egyptian experiment to rediscover secrets of Mummification
Egypt, Science, 12/21/1999

Youssef Frances reveals artist's secrets
With the advent of the Third Millennium, a real creative artist with a special imprint comes back. Youssef Frances is an artist whose touch finds its way in many a realm.
Egypt, Culture, 12/21/1999

Mubarak in Doha after concluding visit to Riyadh
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak arrived in Doha on Sunday from Saudi Arabia for a two-day visit in the course of his tour of the region, which will last for two days. The tour will also cover Bahrain.
Egypt, Politics, 12/20/1999

Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian summit nearby
Well-informed sources in Riyadh spoke about a Saudi, Egyptian and Syrian summit to be held shortly in Damascus to back the Syrian peace negotiator, revive the Lebanese track in the peace process, and prepare for convening a pan-Arab summit.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999

Phone calls between Mubarak and Sheikh Zayed
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak made a phone call tonight to Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates in the framework of the continuous communications between the two presidents for the good of their nations.
Egypt-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 12/20/1999

Continuous consultations between Arab League, Egyptian Foreign Ministry to follow up on Sudanese events
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid agreed with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on the importance of continuing consultations and coordination between them to follow up on the developments in Sudan and support the legal authority in Sudan after the latest developments.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 12/20/1999

Raising 41 public Egyptian companies for sale
Egyptian Minister of the Public Business Sector Mokhtar Khatab said, "The privatization plan for the year 2000 comprises raising 41 stumbled companies for sale, among which are 15 companies in fabrics and textiles, iron and steel fields that cause 75% of the losses achieved by the sector's companies."
Egypt, Business, 12/20/1999

Government policy statement targets peace, development
The government policy statement has identified a number of strategies that aim at maintaining sustainable, comprehensive and just development.
Egypt, Politics, 12/20/1999

No retreat, Toshka Project considered thoroughly, hi-tech implementation.
Mahmoud Abou Zeid, Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources affirmed that Sheikh Zayed Canal Project in Toshka has been the outcome of several serious feasibility studies made by all concerned bodies namely the universities and ministries and what is going on there is the true reality, Abou Zeid pointed out.
Egypt, Economics, 12/20/1999

Abul Gheit hopes UNSC Resolution would suspend sanctions on Iraq
Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the United Nations Ambassador Ahmed Abul Gheit said that the UN Security Council's Resolution, issued Friday on setting a new mechanism for inspecting on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs, should lead at the end to a final lifting of sanctions imposed on Baghdad.
Egypt-Iraq-UN, Politics, 12/20/1999

Chirac reopens Egyptian pavilion at Louvre Museum
In the heart of the French capital Paris, center of enlightenment, arts and beauty, the Kings and Queens of Pharaonic Egypt tell the world the glorious history of Egypt since the dawn of history. The Egyptian pavilion which comprises 5000 antiques depicting the Ancient Egyptian art over 4000 years is the largest in the Louvre and the most important worldwide.
Egypt-France, Culture, 12/20/1999

Air connection between Cairo and Luxembourg
Egypt-International, Business, 12/20/1999

Message from Russian President to Egyptian counterpart on Middle East peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has received a message from Russian President Boris Yeltsin to Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak connected to the latest developments of the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 12/20/1999


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