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Mubarak receives message from Bashir, report on IGAD Summit
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher conveys a verbal message to President Mubarak from Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 1/12/2002

Maher: Egyptian-Sudanese relations distinguished
"The IGAD countries have suffered much : Somalia is suffering the woes of war and Sudan is having a war in the south and Ethiopia has an important role in this region," he added.
Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 1/12/2002

Pope Shenouda praises Mubarak's peace efforts
Egypt, Local, 1/12/2002

Mubarak reviews with the cabinet means of upping exports
President Mubarak started with the communications and information technology sector as Minister Ahmad Nazif reviewed all the projects carried out in accordance with the plans submitted to President Mubarak with the beginning of 2001, he said.
Egypt, Economics, 1/12/2002

Egypt still US strategic friend and ally, USAID Director says
Egypt will always be the US's strategic friend and ally especially after the high-profile attitude it adopted regarding the current US-led terrorism-combat campaign, a high-level American source said Thursday.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/12/2002

Bush: Washington to help Egypt overcome September 11 repercussion
Within the framework of President Hosni Mubarak's contacts with world leaders to resume Mideast peace talks, he received phone call form US President George W. Bush. The two Presidents tackled the latest developments in the Palestinian-Israeli peace efforts and the results of US peace envoy, Anthony Zinnits visit to the region.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/12/2002

Chinese media highlight forthcoming visit of Beijing
President Mubarak will visit China from Jan 23-26 upon official invitation from Chinese Leader Jiang Zemin.
Egypt-China, Politics, 1/12/2002

US congressman underlines Egypt's experience in combating terror
A US House of Representatives' anti-terrorism and national security sub-committee met with President Hosni Mubarak Thursday at the republican palace in Heliopolis.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/12/2002

Egypt,India start talks on preferential trade agreement
Egyptian Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali started his talks with officials in India on a preferential trade agreement between the two countries and means to up investments in the software sector.
Egypt-India, Economics, 1/12/2002

Mubarak receives message of thanks from Head of Coptic Church in Germany
Egypt, Local, 1/12/2002

Thomas Cook plans to increase tourist influx into Egypt
Egypt, Economics, 1/12/2002

450 sites in first pictorial encyclopedia
Egypt, Local, 1/12/2002

Egypt, India sign agreement on building smart schools
Egypt and India yesterday signed an agreement providing for establishing a joint company to supervise smart schools project and build up a private Egyptian technology university, in addition to establishing 25 technological training centres.
Egypt-India, Education, 1/12/2002

Egyptians on the dock seized by the Israelis
Egypt-Israel, Local, 1/11/2002

Mubarak gets a message from Yemeni peer
Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 1/10/2002

Baz denies Egyptians were aboard arms ship
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/10/2002

Mrs Mubarak holds three meetings
Egypt, Local, 1/10/2002

IGAD Summit is important
Egyptian Ambassador in Khartoum Mohamed Assem Ibrahim termed as an "important matter" Egypt's participation in the Inter Governmental Authority for Development (IGAD) Summit, to open in Khartoum on Thursday, as its agenda involves a host of issues of interest to Egypt as a pivotal country in the region.
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 1/10/2002

Mubarak, Al Baz, US Jewish organizations discuss peace between Palestinians, Israelis
Egyptian Presidential Political Advisor Osama Al-Baz met Wednesday with a U.S. Jewish organizations delegation under Marvin Kinder, Head of the Executive Committee of the Israeli Political Forum.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/10/2002

Egyptian-Sudanese-Ethiopian water cooperation
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid on Wednesday met with Sudanese Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Kamal Ali Mohamed and Ethiopian Water Resources Minister Shiferaw Jarso.
Egypt-Sudan, Economics, 1/10/2002

Situation is extremely difficult due to sustained Israeli practices
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Wednesday received EU Foreign Policy and Security Chief Javier Solana and his delegation.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/10/2002

Egypt keen on maintaining Sudanese unity
Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 1/10/2002

Egypt oil promising country, BP says
A British firm said it was prepared to expand its operations in Egypt following promising oil discoveries in the Suez Gulf. Ralph Alexander, deputy chairman of British Petroleum (BP), said during a meeting in Cairo yesterday with Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and Minister of Petroleum Sameh Fahmi that his firm has to date invested $ 12 billion in Egypt.
Egypt, Economics, 1/10/2002

New draft law on export promotion
Egyptian Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali has prepared a draft law on regulating and encouraging export activities and streamlining relevant measures with the aim of opening up new markets for Egyptian products abroad.
Egypt, Economics, 1/10/2002

First electric spark discharged from Aswan power plant
On Jan. 10, 1960, the first electric spark was discharged from Aswan Power Plant, one of the outstanding landmarks in the course of the July 23,1952 Revolution.
Egypt, History, 1/10/2002

Canada offers $ 37 million soft loan to Egypt
Egyptian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Fayza Abu E1 Naga will meet with Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Elinor Caplan, who arrived in Cairo Tuesday.
Egypt-Canada, Economics, 1/10/2002

Pioneer of Children's Literature
Kamel Keilany is an eminent figure of modern Arabic Literature whose marvellous works, recorded by the literary history genuinely qualities him as "the pioneer of children's literature and the chairman of a writ-ers .
Egypt, People, 1/10/2002

Muhammad Mahmoud Sha'ban ( Baba Sharo )
Over the period 1940-1960 Sha'ban's voice has been associated with the thrilling children's program "Children Talk".
Egypt, People, 1/10/2002

Maher holds talks with Solana
Egypt's FM Ahmed Maher held talks late Tuesday with EU Security Chief Javier Solana and EU peace Envoy Miguel Moratinos attending.
Egypt-European Union, Politics, 1/9/2002

Moroccan FM visits Cairo
Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, paid a visit to Egypt Tuesday for talks with his Egyptian peer, Ahmed Maher, on bilateral relations and on regional and international issues of mutual concern, mainly the situation in the Middle East.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 1/9/2002

Ebeid outlines ambitious schemes for development and economic growth
Egypt PM Ebeid outlines ambitious schemes for development and economic growth
Egypt, Economics, 1/9/2002

The simultaneous launching of the High Dam and Toshka Project
That day, 9th January, 2001, commemorates the 41st anniversary of launching the construction of the High Dam when President Nasser gave the historic go-ahead sign on that same day in 1960. This occasion is simultaneous with the 4th anniversary of launching the Toshka Project when President Mubarak gave the go-ahead sign on the same day in 1997.
Egypt, History, 1/9/2002

Maher Chairs Egypt's Delegation to IGAD Summit
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/9/2002

New archaeological find in Menya leads to discovering Ptolemaic city
A Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) mission in tandem with a Cairo University mission unearthed in Al-Bahnasa area Menya, a three-metre high statue of Osiris, an ancient Egyptian god, that dated back to the Ptolemaic era, the 2nd century BC.
Egypt, History, 1/9/2002

Ancient Museum to be inaugurated in Matrouh next June
The Ministry of Culture and the Governorate of Matrouh agreed to set up a museum for ancient antiquities at km 98 of Alexandria highway, Marina, North Coast.
Egypt, Local, 1/9/2002

Egypt will not accept US attack on an Arab state
Egypt will not accept a US attack on any Arab state under the pretext of fighting terrorism, Foreign Minister Ahmad Maher said.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/8/2002

US delegation hails Mubarak's efforts to achieve peace
Egyptian President Mubarak discussed at his meeting yesterday with a US Congress delegation ways of enhancing cooperation in combating terrorism and establishing peace between Palestinians and Israelis.
Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/8/2002

IGAD summit to review three files
The IGAD summit, to be held in Khartoum on January 10-11, will review three files, Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Ambassador Sami Yassa said late Monday.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/8/2002

Mubarak receives La francophone Secertary General
Following the meeting, Ghali told reporters he reviewed the activities of the organization and the reasons behind the postponement of its summit, slated for last October, till October this year, pointing out that it will be hosted by Beirut and all arrangements have been taken in this respect.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 1/8/2002

Morocco, Egypt resolved to promote economic cooperation
The Moroccan and Egyptian governments are resolved to upgrade their economic cooperation and overcome obstacles hindering the increase of trade exchanges, said Egyptian external trade minister, Youssef Boutros Ghali.
Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 1/7/2002

Egyptian president's visit to Morocco postponed
Egyptian foreign minister, Ahmad Maher, announced in Cairo Monday that Morocco and Egypt agreed to postpone to a later date a scheduled visit by Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 1/7/2002

Saudi- Egyptian trade cooperation
The Saudi minister of internal trade Osama al-Faqih and the Egyptian minister of supply Hassan Khuder discussed on Saturday in al-Riyadh prospects of economic and trade cooperation and means of encouraging businessmen from the two states to establish joint investment projects and to increase the volume of trade exchange between the two states.
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Economics, 1/7/2002

Views identical over issues of Egyptian-Omani talks
Asked on reports that Libya requested to move the next Arab summer from Bruit to Cairo and whether this poses a threat, Maher said he does not believe so, referring to determination to hold the Arab summit.
Egypt-Oman, Politics, 1/7/2002

IBRD willing to meet Egypt's financial needs
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid received yesterday Regional Director of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Mahdi El-Gadaf, who is currently visiting Cairo.
Egypt, Economics, 1/7/2002

Beilin, Sarid call for Palestinian state, return of refugees
Former Israeli justice Minster Yussi Beilin and Israeli Meretz movement leader Yussi Sarid underlined the importance of eliminating Jewish settlements from the Palestinian lands establishing an independent Palestinian state, guaranteeing the Palestinian refugees' right of return and resuming Palestinian- Israeli peace talks.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/7/2002

Baz meets Beilin, Sarid on rescuing Midesat peace
The Egyptian Presidential advisor Osama el-Baz described former Israeli justice minister Yussi Beilin as one of strongest peace advocates in Israel.
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 1/7/2002

Saudi - Egyptian economic relations reviewed
Saudi minister of finance and the economy Ibrahim al-Assaf on Sunday in al-Riyadh discussed with Egypt's minister of supply and trade means of supporting and developing trade and economic relations between the two sisterly states.
Saudi Arabia-Egypt, Economics, 1/7/2002

Demand to be increased on domestic production
Egyptian Prime Minister Atef Ebeid will declare before the People's Assembly a number of strategies, decisions and measures to be carried out by the government .
Egypt, Politics, 1/7/2002

Egypt Morocco, identical views on necessity of ending Israeli aggression
"President Hosni Mubarak and king Muhammad VI of Morocco are exerting efforts with all parties concerned to put an end to Israeli aggression on Palestinians" Egypt's ambassador in Rabat Ashraf Za'za said Sunday.
Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 1/7/2002

Blair urges tourists to take a walk on the Nile side
British Prime Minister Tony Blair's surprise decision to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays with his family in Egypt was a welcomed boost for the country's hard-hit tourism sector.
Egypt, Local, 1/7/2002

Canada cancels restriction on travelling to Egypt
The Canadian Foreign Ministry has cancelled restrictions on travelling to Egypt within the framework of advice on travelling outside Canada following the September 11 events in the United States.
Egypt-Canada, Economics, 1/7/2002

Mubarak stresses importance of communication between officials, youths
"President Hosni Mubarak always refers to the importance of keeping communication channels between officials and young people, "said Osama El-Baz, the Presidential Political Advisor, on Sunday.
Egypt, Politics, 1/7/2002

Pope Shenouda congratulates Egyptian Copts abroad
Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria and Patriarch of St. Mark diocese sent a message of congratulations to the Egyptian Copts living abroad on the occasion marking eastern Christmas.
Egypt, Religion, 1/7/2002

EU delegation, due in Cairo soon
A European delegation will visit Cairo in the first week of February to hold talks with foreign ministry officials on hammering out an understanding mechanism over dumping issues between the two sides.
Egypt-European Union, Economics, 1/7/2002


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