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Mubarak, Russian PM review means of promoting relations
"President Mubarak discussed with Kasyanov the importance of speeding up the implementation of the agreement signed, earlier in the day, by the two countries," said Sherif.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Egyptian-Tunisian Higher committee concludes meetings, ten agreements signed
During the meeting, Ebeid underlined the need for promoting economic cooperation and eliminating all obstacles to that end.
Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Mubarak: Israel should realize there is no substitute for peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said that since the present Israeli government assumed office, the Middle East peace process has reached a dangerous impasse. In an interview with Russian newspaper Nezavysimaya Gazeta, published Saturday, President Mubarak called on Israel to realise that war has never ended a conflict or dispute.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/28/2001

Russia, Egypt sign cooperation protocol
The two countries expressed, in a protocol, satisfaction with cooperation between the two countries in the economic, scientific and technical domains.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Mubarak hails confident policy of Putin
Egyptian Pesident Hosni Mubarak said after signing the declaration of principles with Russian President Vladimir Putin that he admires the smooth and confident policy of the latter in enhancing the Russian economy.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Mubarak's visit to Russia positively reflects on trade movement
Economy and Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali said President Hosni Mubarak's visit to Russia has positive effects on the trade movement between the two countries.
Egypt-Russia, Economics, 4/28/2001

Russia to fly Egyptian astronaut to space next year
Russia welcomed the idea of having an Egyptian astronaut along with an American one flown aboard a Russian space ship in 2002.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Mubarak hails friendly relations with Russia
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Friday paid a visit to the Russian Duma (parliament), where he delivered a speech and had meetings with some MPS. In his address to the Duma, Mubarak expressed keenness to further relations with Russia in all fields.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/28/2001

Jews have no legitimate claim to Al-Buraq Wall
Egyptian Minister of Waqfs (religious endowments) Mahmoud Hamdi Zakzouk said the city of Jerusalem enjoyed perfect stability and peace for 13 centuries under the Muslim rule. This period of time was interrupted during the crusades until Salah Eddin liberated the city and other parts of Palestine from its occupier.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/28/2001

French investments in Egypt hits four billion Francs
A report released by the French Embassy in Cairo said the total French investments in Egypt hit four billion francs and France is considered one of the biggest investors in Egypt following the United Kingdom and Germany.
Egypt-France, Economics, 4/28/2001

Moussa rules out economic summit, confirms conference
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa ruled out holding of an Arab economic summit soon in Cairo, pointing out that an economic conference will rather be held in Cairo as agreed in the latest Arab Summit in Amman.
Egypt-Regional, Economics, 4/28/2001

Mrs. Mubarak: Egyptian woman plays important roles in society
Mrs. Mubarak praised Egyptian women role and pointed out that the Women National Council was set up to call for women rights, equality in job opportunities and to assist women to play greater role in society in all domains.
Egypt, Culture, 4/28/2001

Shoura elections begin on May 16
Egypt, Politics, 4/28/2001

Kuwaiti minister denies news to buy a share at Meidour refinery
Al-Sabeih said in a statement to the Kuwaiti daily al-Watan replying to news reports on Thursday to this effect, that there is no intention to buy a share in Meidour refinery.
Kuwait-Egypt, Economics, 4/28/2001

Mubarak, Putin joint press conference
"Egypt's important status on the international scene confirm that the results we would reach with our joint cooperation would be positive and good," said Putin.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/27/2001

Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem, impossible
"The besieging the Palestinian people, driving workers idle, banning children from going to schools and preventing supply of food and medicine to the Palestinians, Sharon pushed them to carry out, out of despair, 'terrorist' operations such as the one on sunday," said Mubarak.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/27/2001

Egypt urges Germany to press for effective European pro-peace role
Egypt demanded Germany to forge an effective European role that would boost the US role in the Middle East peace process to put an end to the deteriorating and tense situation in the region.
Egypt-Germany, Politics, 4/27/2001

Mubarak holds intensive talks with Romanian President on bilateral relations, ways of achieving peace
As for bilateral relations, President Mubarak said an agreement was reached on a number of means for bolstering relations between the two governments and peoples in the field of trade, investment and heavy industries.
Egypt-Romania, Politics, 4/27/2001

Egyptian prime minister in Tunisia
The Egyptian prime minister Atif Obeid arrived on Thursday in Tunisia in an official visit which will last for two days during which he will, together with his Tunisian Counterpart Muhammad al-Ghanoushi, preside over the 9th meetings of the joint Tunisian- Egyptian- higher committee.
Tunisia-Egypt, Politics, 4/27/2001

Sinai's liberation day
The historical significance of Sinai could be simply ascribed to its unique spot, as it is the eastern gate of Egypt. Sinai has witnessed many wars for defending Egypt; the war between Ramses II and the Hittites, but also attested the oldest Qadsh peace treaty concluded in 1270 B.C.
Egypt, History, 4/27/2001

Mubarak's tours aim at mobilizing peace-loving nation's support
It is Mubarak's historical duty to urge all peace-loving nations to shoulder their responsibility in the face of perils besieging the region especially in the occupied lands because Israel's excessive use of force against unarmed Palestinians well as its violation of the international agreement resolutions and memos signed with the Palestinian side, Sherif said.
Egypt, Politics, 4/27/2001

On Mubarak's visit to Moscow
The Egyptian ambassador to Moscow Rida Ahmad Shehata has stressed that the visit of the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to Moscow which will start on April 26 will give bilateral relations a new impetus and will avail boosting higher cooperation between the two countries.
Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/25/2001

Mubarak starts his European tour
Egyptian President Mubarak today starts a tour of three European countries Germany, Romania and Russia for talks with the leaders of those countries on the situation in the Middle East and bilateral relations between Egypt and those countries.
Egypt, Politics, 4/24/2001

Baz rules out outbreak of war
Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama AL Baz said that the Israeli arrogance and contentiousness would be curbed in the coming stage.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2001

Address by President Mubarak on the occasion of the liberation of Sinai
In the October war, the Egyptian Armed Forces successfully managed to win the greatest victory, thus re-asserting their ability to accomplish their national mission, reversing balances and dispelling illusions. Through that victory, they imposed a new reality in this part of the world.
Egypt, History, 4/24/2001

US strongly committed to broker Mideast peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak yesterday discussed with a US congressional delegation relations as well as the deteriorating situation in the Middle East situation and the ensuing Israeli aggression against Palestinians.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 4/24/2001

Mrs. Mubarak inaugurates Cairo gardens festival
Egypt, Local, 4/24/2001

Egypt, a staunch supporter of Palestinian, Arab rights
"Egypt, under President Hosni Mubarak, is the biggest supporter of Palestinian and Arab rights in Al-Quds (Jerusalem)," said the country's Mufti Nasr Farid Wasel.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2001

Sharon, to blame for deterioration of situation
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak held Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon responsible for the deteriorating situation in the Palestinian territories as a result of his violent policy against the Palestinians.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/23/2001

Mubarak, Gaddafi to open power linkage project
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Libyan President Muammar A1 Gaddafi will inaugurate the power linkage project between the two states. The project links Egypt's Salloum power station to Tobrouk station.
Egypt-Libya, Economics, 4/23/2001

Plans to raise exports and upgrade small business sector 18.7% in three years
The Egyptian government affirmed its dedication to increasing exports and reducing the trade deficit through cooperation with the private sector and export associations.
Egypt, Economics, 4/23/2001

A message from Egypt's foreign minister to UN chief
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/23/2001

First Lady Mubarak: increasing family awarness protects against addiction
Egyptian First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, chairperson of the National Council for Women (NCW), stressed the importance of educating families and increasing their awareness about the phenomena of family violence and cruelty in order to secure protection from addiction.
Egypt, Local, 4/23/2001

A second Madrid Conference would be useless
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said Sunday after his lengthy talks with Spanish Foreign Minister Joseph Pique that Egypt is willing to bolster the Spanish and European roles in efforts aimed to end the Middle East conflict and convince parties concerned to return to the negotiating table.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/23/2001

More calls for activating Euro-Mediterranean, FIA agreement
The visiting delegation of French businessmen Sunday called for activating the Euro-Mediterranean Free Trade Area (FTA) agreement.
Egypt-France, Economics, 4/23/2001

The Egyptian- Tunisia higher committee
Works of the committee will last for two days and will be preceded by means of intensifying trade exchange and investments, especially as the free trade agreement between Egypt and Tunisia has been put into actual implementation since three years.
Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 4/23/2001

Egypt, Australia promot economic partnership
Prime Minister of the Australian Queensland province Peter Beattie said the coming phase will witness a rise on bilateral trade and economic cooperation as Egypt's exports to the Australian market exceeded $ 400 million against imports worth $ 600 million.
Egypt-Australia, Economics, 4/23/2001

So far, 592 candidates to vie for Shura Council Seats
The number of candidates who will run for Shura Council membership, to be held over three stages starting on May 16, reached 592 representing different political parties.
Egypt, Politics, 4/23/2001

Cabinet to review initial US report on Egypt Air plane crash in 1999
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is to receive two reports from Prime Minster Atef Ebeid on Monday on the economic aspects of the President's European tour and the EgyptAir plane crash off the US east coast in October 1999.
Egypt-USA, Local, 4/23/2001

Bibliotheca Alexandrina hoped to revive the cultural glamour of the ancient city
If the old Alexandria library, the oldest of ancient times, had turned the city into a flourishing cultural centre, hope is revived that the Mediterranean city will assume again its role as a centre of enlightenment in the modern age to become an exporter of Arab culture and recipient of foreign ones.
Egypt, Local, 4/23/2001

Tile Draining pipes are locally manufactured, not imported
Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Mahmoud Abu Zeid denied importing pipes for tile draining from Israel as they are manufactured in Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 4/23/2001


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