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New Algerian president-elect says settlement of Sahara issue must conform to U.N plan
the president-elect pleaded for "neighborliness relations," adding that he underlined the importance of the role which Algeria should play within the Maghreban community.
Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 4/17/1999

Morocco's government, employers and trade unions agree to promote employment and low-cost lodgings
The Moroccan government, employers and major trade unions agreed Friday here to promote employment, low-cost lodgings and create the appropriate atmosphere for the encouragement of investment.
Morocco, Politics, 4/17/1999

King Hassan stresses that human rights stem from attachment to rule of law
the royal message stated adding that "this struggle constitutes a doctrine, that must be the pillar of our internal and external policy, and that must be based on attachment to legality and to the rule of the law, without any interference in states' internal affairs."
Morocco, Politics, 4/17/1999

Kuwaiti trade minister arrives in Morocco
Kuwaiti Minister of Trade and Industry Hisham Suleiman Al-Outaibi arrived Friday in Rabat on a two-day working visit to give new momentum to trade exchanges and economic cooperation between the two Arab countries.
Morocco-Kuwait, Economics, 4/17/1999

Morocco calls for genuine Euro-Mediterranean partnership
Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Mohamed Benaissa called Friday in Stuttgart for the launching of a genuine and balanced Euro-Mediterranean partnership serving the interests of all peoples of the region.
Morocco, Politics, 4/17/1999

Morocco's airliner to resume flights to Libya soon
Morocco's airliner Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will resume its passengers and cargo flights to Libya as of April 26.
Libya-Morocco, Economics, 4/17/1999

Morocco's handicraft exports up 4.5 % in 1988
The handicraft exports increased in 1998 by 4.5% to around $63 million compared to figures recorded in 1997, Moroccan "La Vie Economique" weekly reported in its latest issue.
Morocco, Economics, 4/17/1999

Morocco, UN endeavor for resumption of identification operation in Sahara
Morocco and the United Nations are working together for the resumption of the identification operation of contested tribes by June 1, Moroccan Interior Minister Driss Basri told the BBC.
Morocco, Politics, 4/17/1999

Moroccan insurance sector turnover up 9.5 percent in 1998
Morocco, Business, 4/17/1999

Two million tourists visited Morocco in 1998
Morocco, Economics, 4/17/1999

Morocco's prime minister calls Arab states to weld ranks
Moroccan Prime Minister Aderrahmane Youssoufi called Thursday in Rabat for Arab countries to weld ranks and enhance unity.
Morocco-Regional, Politics, 4/16/1999

Moroccan-UN talks on referendum preparations
Morocco and the United Nations held in New York on Wednesday two meetings on amendments proposed by the UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to speed up the referendum process in the Sahara.
Morocco, Politics, 4/16/1999

Morocco will not reintegrate OAU as long as legitimacy is violated
Morocco will not reintegrate the Organization of African Unity (OAU) as long as legitimacy is violated within the organization, said Moroccan roving ambassador, Ibrahim Hakim.
Morocco, Politics, 4/15/1999

Belgium-financed water project dedicated in Ouarzazate
A drinking water supply project co-financed by Belgium was dedicated on Wednesday in the southeastern Moroccan city of Ouarzazate, in the presence of Belgian Secretary of State for Cooperation and Development Reginald Moreels.
Morocco-Belgium, Economics, 4/15/1999

Seven telecom groups qualify for Morocco's private GSM license
Moroccan Telecom authorities said Wednesday that seven major international telecom groups were chosen to take part in the final race to obtain Morocco's $500 million private GSM mobile phone contract.
Morocco-International, Business, 4/15/1999

Morocco, Belgium sign agreement on investments promotion
Youssoufi lauded Belgium's cooperation with Morocco, mainly in matters of water supply and sanitation pointing out that this cooperation matches perfectly Morocco's social programs, especially the rural world oriented programs.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 4/14/1999

Moroccan crown prince and french president dedicate Moroccan exhibition in Paris
Crown prince Sidi Mohammed of Morocco and French president, Jacques Chirac, dedicated on Tuesday a major exhibition of Moroccan historical treasures, part of a year-long cultural and economic event on Morocco held in France.
Morocco-France, Culture, 4/14/1999

Morocco and South Africa determined to step up partnership
Morocco and South Africa voiced on Tuesday resolve to step up partnership in economy, trade, mining, energy and agriculture.
Morocco-South Africa, Economics, 4/14/1999

Two Moroccan companies sale shares
Morocco's companies Auto-Nejma (car- distributor) and Afriquia Gas (petroleum products distributor) have decided to open their capital to the public paving the way for their entry to the Casablanca bourse.
Morocco, Business, 4/14/1999

Morocco's telecom, tv-radio workers and teachers observe protest movements
Morocco's Posts and Telecom workers started Tuesday a three-day strike to protest the authorities' failure to meet their grievances.
Morocco, Local, 4/14/1999

Moroccan-Italian trade cooperation discussed in Rabat
Means to rev up Moroccan-Italian trade cooperation were examined at a meeting in Rabat between Moroccan Minister of trade and industry, Alami Tazi, and Italian under-secretary of state for foreign trade, Antonello Cabras.
Morocco-Italy, Economics, 4/14/1999

Moroccan and Belgians economic operators called to upgrade partnership
At a luncheon hosted in his honor by the Moroccan employers' association (CGEM), Jean-Luc Dehaene, called on Belgian nationals of Moroccan origin to contribute to the creation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Morocco-Belgium, Economics, 4/14/1999

UN to submit revised protocols on referendum for signature
The revised protocols related to the identification of potential voters in the UN-projected referendum in the Sahara and to the procedure for applicants to lodge appeals will be submitted to Morocco and the Polisario this week.
Morocco, Politics, 4/13/1999

Belgian premier starts visit to Morocco
Morocco's inclusion among the recipient countries of non-reimbursable assistance, enlarging the scope of financial cooperation, and granting loans to small and medium-sized enterprises will be among the topics discussed at the Moroccan-Belgian meetings.
Morocco-Belgium, Politics, 4/13/1999

Polisario is doomed to disappear, former Polisario leader says
The Polisario that was set up at a time the world was divided in two blocs is doomed to disappear, said Brahim Hakim, a former leader of the Polisario.
Morocco, Politics, 4/13/1999

Moroccan private sector hires only 3% of university graduates
The private sector hires only 3% of Moroccan university graduates, who are seriously affected by unemployment which reaches for some disciplines 54%, said Moroccan Minister of Employment Khalid Alioua.
Morocco, Economics, 4/13/1999

Morocco's ambassador in Germany passes away
Morocco, People, 4/13/1999

France hosts exhibition on Moroccan army
Paris is playing host this April 14 through next September 5 to an exhibition on the Moroccan army called "Moroccan army, traditions and openness."
Morocco-France, Culture, 4/13/1999

Moroccan premier hails Mandela's role in settlement of Lockerbie issue
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi hailed on Monday the role played by South African President Nelson Mandela in coordination with Saudi Arabia in the settlement of the Lockerbie issue.
Morocco-South Africa, Politics, 4/13/1999

Moroccan, Italian businessmen determined to upgrade partnership
Moroccan and Italian economic operators have voiced at a meeting in Casablanca on Monday determination to upgrade their cooperation and partnership.
Morocco-Italy, Economics, 4/13/1999

Belgium considers Sahara issue should be settled through political solutions
The Sahara issue should be settled through negotiated political solutions where mediators can play a leading role, said Belgian prime minister, Jean-Luc Dehaene, who started this Tuesday a visit to Morocco.
Morocco, Politics, 4/13/1999

Morocco's crown prince in France to promote Moroccan events
Moroccan Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed and Princess Lalla Meriem started on Sunday a visit to France where they will dedicate a series of events, held part of the Moroccan year-long festival "Le Temps du Maroc en France."
Morocco, Politics, 4/12/1999

U.S congress staffers visit moroccan southern city of Laayoun
During the talks they held in Laayoun, the U.S staffers also heard testimonies by persons who defected the Polisario camps, in southwestern Algeria, back to their homeland, Morocco.
Morocco, Politics, 4/12/1999

Moroccan Public TV Workers to Observe Second Sit-in
Morocco, Local, 4/12/1999

Chile opens commercial bureau in Morocco
Chile has decided to open a commercial bureau in Morocco to bolster the two countries' trade that does not exceed an annual $ 5 Mln.
Morocco-Chile, Economics, 4/12/1999

Moroccan wins 14th Marathon Des Sables
Morocco, Sports, 4/12/1999

Morocco and South Africa to sign cooperation accord in energy and mining
Morocco-South Africa, Economics, 4/12/1999

Belgian premier in Morocco Tuesday
Morocco-Belgium, Economics, 4/12/1999


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