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French premier in Egypt today
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has stated that his talks with his French counterpart, Hubert Vedrine, who will visit Egypt today as part of a delegation headed by Prime Minister Lionel Jospin, will center on the Middle East peace process.
Egypt-France, Politics, 5/1/1999
Iran: Relations with Syria historic and remarkable
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi has described relations between Syria and Iran as historical and remarkable. In a televised statement on Thursday in Tehran, the Iranian foreign minister said, "Syria is a very important country and it stands in the forefront in confrontation with Israel."
Regional-Iran, Politics, 4/30/1999
Decision of the Palestinian central council meeting
The central council of the Palestine Liberation Organization has concluded its session but without taking a decision pertaining the declaration of sovereign state. It considered itself to be in an "open session" and that it will convene a general session in June following the Israeli elections.
Palestine, Politics, 4/30/1999
Syrian defense minister meets with Russian military delegation
Syria-Russia, Politics, 4/30/1999
UN chief recommends additional extension of MINURSO mandate, a new referendum date
In a report released Thursday, the UN secretary general set July 2000 as a new date for the referendum and submitted a revised time-table for all operations related to the referendum.
Morocco, Politics, 4/30/1999
Kuwaitis can visit Morocco without visas
Kuwait-Morocco, Politics, 4/30/1999
Jordanian message to Iranian president
Jordan-Iran, Politics, 4/30/1999
US: Policy toward Libya can change
Libya-USA, Politics, 4/30/1999
Palestinian state delay reaction
Palestine-International, Politics, 4/30/1999
UNRWA donor countries meet in Amman
An unofficial meeting of major donor countries and host governments for the Palestinian refugees started in Amman on Wednesday with the participation of some 26 Arab and foreign countries including Syria.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/30/1999
Libyan leader announces his country to hold meetings with Washington and London
Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi told the Saudi daily "Okaz" that his country would hold talks with the USA and Britain to settle "pending issues."
Libya-USA, Politics, 4/30/1999
Hamas ready to join a government when Palestinian state is established
The Palestinian Hamas movement has expressed its readiness to take part in the general elections and to join to a government when a Palestinian state is established.
Palestine, Politics, 4/30/1999
Jospin shortens visit to Cairo because of Kosovo
Sources in the French embassy in Cairo said that France has decided to shorten the work program of the visit by French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin to Cairo, which starts tomorrow, to two days instead of three.
Egypt, Politics, 4/30/1999
Mauritanian president: Arabization of education isolates the country
He continued that the "Arabized educational curricula isolates us, and the one who is isolated is a hopeless case." He asserted that the objective now is to be able to have command of "sciences and technology in the age of globalization."
Mauritania, Politics, 4/30/1999
Moroccan premier pleads for friendly settlement to Sebta and Melillia issue
The Moroccan premier pleaded for a friendly settlement to the issue of Sebta and Melillia, two Moroccan northern cities still under Spanish rule.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/30/1999
Morocco and Spain pledge to give new momentum to bilateral relations
Morocco and Spain pledged to give a new momentum to their relations and to seek the appropriate mechanisms to enhance bilateral cooperation in all areas.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/30/1999
Some 20 Iraqis wounded in American raids
An Iraqi military spokesman said on Thursday that some 20 Iraqis were wounded in air raids launched by the US warplanes on Thursday on the northern and southern parts of Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/30/1999
Ehud Barak in Jordan on Sunday
Jordanian official sources expected that Jordan's King Abdullah is to meet with leader of the Israeli Labor Party and candidate for Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak on Sunday.
Jordan, Politics, 4/30/1999
US call to perpetuate sanctions on Libya
Some 13 members of the US Senate have called upon US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright to continue US sanctions imposed on Libya until the trial of the two Libyans suspected of being involved in the Lockerbie incident is completed.
Libya-USA, Politics, 4/30/1999
Moroccan-Yemeni joint cooperation commission meets in Rabat
The Moroccan-Yemeni joint cooperation commission opened works in Rabat on Thursday to look into ways of enhancing partnership between the two Arab states.
Morocco-Yemen, Politics, 4/30/1999
Egypt: Nile water will not go to any country outside the basin
Egyptian Minister of Public Works and Water Resources Mahmud Abu Zied said that the Nile water will not go to any country outside the Nile basin.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/30/1999
Leader of the Islamic Jihad directs criticism to Hamas
The leader of the Islamic movement in the Palestinian territories, Ramadan Abdullah Shalah, directed indirect criticism to the Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, due to participation of its spiritual guide, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin on Wednesday in opening the central council's meeting as a supervisor.
Palestine, Politics, 4/30/1999
Egyptian - Indian partnership agreement signed
The new Egyptian - Indian commercial partnership agreement was signed with initial letters between the two countries.
Egypt-India, Politics, 4/30/1999
Morocco renews will to relaunch Maghreban union
Youssoufi said the reopening of borders between Morocco and Algeria represents a first step towards detente between the two states.
Morocco-Maghreb-Spain, Politics, 4/30/1999
UN Commission on Human Rights adopts resolution on Somalia
Somalia-UN, Politics, 4/30/1999
Illegal immigration problems debated in Rabat
Several Moroccan and European experts are currently meeting in Rabat to debate problems related to illegal immigration.
Morocco-International, Politics, 4/30/1999
Mediterranean NATO assembly group meets Moroccan officials
The visiting Mediterranean group of the assembly of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) conferred Thursday in Rabat with several Moroccan government members on Morocco's relations with NATO, the European Union and efforts to consolidate the rule of law.
Morocco-International, Politics, 4/30/1999
Admission of Polisario republic to pan-African body: a juridical heresy, Senegalese foreign minister
Senegalese Foreign Minister, Jacques Baudin, said on Thursday that the admission of the self-proclaimed Arab Sahrawi Democratic Republic is a "juridical heresy."
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 4/30/1999
Kuwait invites Yemeni FM
Yemen-Kuwait, Politics, 4/30/1999
Turkey commends improvement of relations with Syria
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 4/30/1999
Sharon: postponement of declaring Palestinian statehood is a gain for Israel
Palestine-Israel, Politics, 4/30/1999
Palestinian council delays state declaration decision
Palestine, Politics, 4/29/1999
Iran: regional security based on coordination between Saudi Arabia and Iran
Iranian Defense Minister Admiral Ali Shamakhani considered the visit of the Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz on Saturday to Tehran as asserting "the Saudi will" to strengthen relations with Iran.
Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 4/29/1999
Two Syrian-Jordanian committees set up
Jordanian Minister of the Interior Nayef al-Qadi has announced that during the visit paid by King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan to Syria, it was agreed to establish two committees.
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 4/29/1999
El-Baz: We don't seek to possess nuclear weapons
The Egyptian president's political advisor, Osama El-Baz, stated that there is no contradiction between the interests of Egypt and any other country in the world, except with Israel.
Egypt-Regional, Politics, 4/29/1999
Israeli delegation in Morocco
Morocco-Israel, Politics, 4/29/1999
Turkey, Syria sign transport cooperation protocol
A cooperation protocol in the area of transport between Syria and Turkey was signed at the headquarters of the Ministry of Transport in Damascus.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 4/29/1999
Sheikh Yassin and the Palestinian state
The founder of the Hamas movement, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, has asserted that his movement will take part in the Palestinian government only after the establishment of a free and independent Palestinians state with full sovereignty over its territory, where no occupation exists.
Palestine, Politics, 4/29/1999
London seminar on Arab-Iranian relations
Participants in a seminar about relations between Iran and the Arab world has underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation and dialogue between the two countries in all fields to ensure stability in the region.
Iran-Regional, Politics, 4/29/1999
Egypt, UAE refuse to receive Ricciardone
US diplomat Frank Ricciardone, who is in charge of coordinating contacts between Washington and the Iraqi opposition, leaves London today to visit Turkey, Jordan and Kuwait.
Iraq-Regional-USA, Politics, 4/29/1999
Arab ambassadors meet with officials at the European parliament
The Arab League office in London has announced that the council of the Arab ambassadors held a luncheon banquet on Sunday in honor of chairperson of the Socialist group at the European parliament, Bolin Green.
Regional-European Union, Politics, 4/29/1999
Ruler of Bahrain calls for integration with Qatar
The emir of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa, has asserted that Bahrain seeks to maintain a peaceful solution to the border crisis with Qatar.
Bahrain-Qatar, Politics, 4/29/1999
Mordechai will look for fundamental solutions with Syria and Lebanon
Chairman of the Israeli center party, Yitzhak Mordechai, said that when he had the post of the defense minister in the government of Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu he could not achieve any progress on the negotiation track with Syria.
Syria-Israel, Politics, 4/29/1999
Bahrain's FM to visit Iran
Bahraini Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Mubarak al-Khaleifa will hold an official visit to Tehran at the invitation of the Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi on May 3-4.
Bahrain, Politics, 4/29/1999
Oman, Egypt to endorse cultural cooperation agreement
Egyptian and Oman are to endorse an agreement for cultural cooperation in August, in light of renewing the cooperation protocol between the two countries for another three years.
Oman-Egypt, Politics, 4/29/1999
Bahrain to fight terrorism
Bahraini dailies issued on Monday said that Bahrain will enact tougher laws in fighting terrorism and those who carry out aggressions that have been launched in the country for more than five years.
Bahrain, Politics, 4/29/1999
Bahrain for good relations with Iran
The ruler of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa, has asserted the importance of closeness between the Gulf Cooperation Council member states in order to strengthen the council and back it.
Bahrain, Politics, 4/29/1999
Morocco making significant efforts to end ethnic cleansing against Kosovars
Morocco, Politics, 4/29/1999
Saudi trade minister confers with French counterpart
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Wednesday received a message from French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin. No information was reported on the content of the message, which was delivered during the meeting held between the French trade minister and the Saudi crown prince at al-Salaam palace in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia-France, Politics, 4/29/1999
Moroccan-Spanish high commission starts works in Madrid
The first day was marked by a two-hour tete-a-tete meeting between the two countries' prime ministers, Abderrahmane Youssoufi and Jose Maria Aznar.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/29/1999
Moroccan minister returns from colloquy on administration and citizenship
He also surveyed before participants Moroccan efforts to improve the performance of public administration, consisting mainly in modernizing and updating the legal arsenal regulating administration. He explained that these actions also seek to involve civil servants in thinking on means to better serve citizens, alleviate red tape and build confidence in their relations with citizens and with enterprises.
Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 4/29/1999
UN envoy confers with Ethiopian premier
UN special envoy to Africa Muhammad Sahnoun held talks on Wednesday in Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi centered on the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 4/29/1999
Egyptian ambassador denies political deal with Israel to release Israeli spy
Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/29/1999
GCC secretary confers with US ambassador
Gulf-USA, Politics, 4/29/1999
Ethiopian official concludes visit to Libya
Libya-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/29/1999
New formations at the Lebanese Information Ministry
Lebanon, Politics, 4/29/1999
Jordanian energy minister confers with Israeli ambassador
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/29/1999
Malaysian message to Kuwait
Kuwait-Malaysia, Politics, 4/29/1999
Israeli president arrives in Hong Kong
Israel, Politics, 4/29/1999
Libyan FM meets with NATO ambassadors
Libya-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/29/1999
Lebanese president, parliament speaker review the situation in the south
Lebanon, Politics, 4/29/1999
Lebanese premier receives Jordanian prince
Lebanon-Jordan, Politics, 4/29/1999
OIC supports raids against Yugoslavia
The Organization of the Islamic Conference confirmed yesterday its complete support for the measures taken by NATO to confront the Serb attacks on Kosovar Moslems.
Regional-Yugoslavia, Politics, 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
Morocco calls for transparency in future stages of Sahara referendum process
the Moroccan delegation, led by permanent representative to the U.N. Ahmed Snoussi, expressed reserves on some items related to the unfolding of the various stages of the referendum process, especially regarding the appeals of applicants who have already been identified, a source close to the Moroccan mission to the U.N. said.
Morocco, 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
Senegal's Abdou Diouf winds up visit to morocco
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 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
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
Organization of Arab cities meets in Morocco
The inaugural session was marked by addresses made by several Arab mayors and Morocan interior minister, Driss Basri, who hailed on the occasion the progress made by Arab cities to preserve their architectural authenticity and improve management of their local affairs.
Regional, Politics, 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
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
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
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
Israeli Defense Minister says situation in Lebanon is dangerous
Lebanon, Politics, 4/28/1999
Speaker of Moroccan Parliament in Brussels for Euro-Mediterranean Parliamentary Forum
Regional, Politics, 4/28/1999
Mediterranean Group of NATO Assembly In Morocco
The Assembly is completely independent of NATO but constitutes a link between national parliaments and the Alliance which encourages governments to take Alliance concerns into account when framing national legislation. It also acts as a permanent reminder that intergovernmental decisions reached within NATO are ultimately dependent on political endorsement in accordance with the due constitutional process of democratically elected parliaments.
Regional, Politics, 4/28/1999
Morocco to send humanitarian aid to Kosovo
Morocco-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/28/1999
Gaddafi for peace in Africa
Libya-Africa, Politics, 4/28/1999
GCC media officials meet in Riyadh
The sixth meeting of foreign medial officials in the Gulf Cooperation Council member states started on Tuesday at GCC headquarters in Riyadh to discuss several topics pertinent to their common foreign media policy.
Gulf, Politics, 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
Italian Premier confers with Sharon
Israel-Italy, Politics, 4/28/1999
Report: Mujahidin Khalq movement denies helping Iraqi security
Iraq-Iran, Politics, 4/28/1999
Lebanon and Hizbullah
Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 4/28/1999
Palestinian refugee host countries meet in Amman
Representatives of the Palestinian refugees' host countries, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt, held a meeting on Tuesday in Amman to coordinate stances toward the unofficial meeting which will be held today in Amman for the Palestinian refugees' donor and host countries.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/28/1999
Amman's people's conference in defense of Jerusalem
The general secretariat for the people's conference in defense of Jerusalem has expressed its concern over the grave conditions in the Palestinian territories, especially in the city of Jerusalem which the secretariat said has been undergone a new campaign of Judaization and distortion of its Arab Islamic identity.
Regional-Palestine, Politics, 4/28/1999
Ethiopian message to Gaddafi
Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gaddafi on Monday received a message from Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi pertaining to the current conditions in Africa, especially the border disputes between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Libya, Politics, 4/28/1999
Jordanian Parliament commends king's efforts
Speaker of the Jordanian Parliament, Abdul Hadi al-Majah, has asserted the backing and support of the parliament for all initiatives and moves carried out by Jordan's King Abdullah Bin Hussein in the Arab and international arenas.
Jordan, Politics, 4/28/1999
Egypt, Morocco to submit reports on compliance to anti-torture accord
Egypt-Morocco-UN, Politics, 4/27/1999
Al-Sharaa discusses Syrian, regional issues in an exclusive interview with al-Wasat
Al-Sharaa: "The problem of a very important subject is the Arab common market. How can we imagine an Arab summit being held on this subject while some Arabs do not even talk to each other? We need a minimum understanding, common vision and common feelings."
Syria-Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Egyptian - Libyan communications to achieve Sudanese reconciliation
Libyan leader Colonel Moammar Gaddafi received yesterday a delegation from the Sudanese opposition under the chairmanship of Sadeq El-Mahdi, the leader of Ummah Party, who is currently visiting Tripoli.
Libya-Egypt, Politics, 4/27/1999
Egyptian - French diplomatic coordination
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa confirmed that there is a permanent coordination between Egyptian and French diplomacy on high levels and among experts.
Egypt-France, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moussa says Egypt is deeply concerned with Sudan's unity
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa renewed his confirmation that Egypt is concerned with the unity of Sudan and keeping Sudanese interests, and not to stand against any Sudanese interest.
Egypt, Politics, 4/27/1999
Pope Shenuda in Beirut: Arnoun is Lebanese, and legitimacy is stronger than power
Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Palestinian central council and the establishment of a state
Chairman of the Palestinian National Council Salim al-Zanoun on Monday said that meetings of the Palestinian central council due to convened today Tuesday) to discuss the declaration or postponement of Palestinian statehood will be secret and will last for several days.
Palestine, Politics, 4/27/1999
Sheik Zayed is due to visit Oman
United Arab Emirates-Oman, Politics, 4/27/1999
Report: Jordanian mediation between Syrian and the PA
The Jordanian daily al-Dostour issued on Monday said that Jordan is now qualified to start a mediation between Damascus and the Palestinian Authority, and this topic was seriously debated during the visit of King Abdullah to Damascus.
Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Bouteflika's election heralds major progress in Moroccan - Algerian ties
The election of Abdelaziz Bouteflika as Algeria's President heralds major progress in relations between Algeria and Morocco, a London-based Arabic daily reported.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/27/1999
Prince Sultan in Tunis today
Saudi Minister of Defense and Aviation Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz is to arrive today in Tunisia on a five-day official visit in his tour that includes Pakistan and Iran.
Saudi Arabia-Tunisia, Politics, 4/27/1999
Jordanian monarch due to make European - American tour
During the first half of May, Jordan's King Abdullah II will make a European tour followed by a visit to the United States aimed at collecting political and economic support for Jordan, attracting investments and supporting the Jordanian - European partnership.
Jordan, Politics, 4/27/1999
Communications for an expanded Arab summit in case of reelection of Netanyahu
Diplomatic sources in Cairo revealed the existence of communications among Arab capitals to discuss the probability of convening an expanded Arab summit.
Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Bouteflika takes office
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika today assumed his tasks as president of the Algerian Republic after taking his constitutional oath before the people of Algeria.
Algeria, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moroccan-Spanish high joint commission to meet in Madrid on Wednesday
The Moroccan-Spanish high joint commission will convene on Wednesday and Thursday in Madrid under the co-chairmanship of the two countries' prime ministers, Abderrahmane Youssoufi and Jose Maria Aznar.
Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/27/1999
Syria, Turkey for boosting transport relations
Syrian-Turkish talks started on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Transportation in Damascus. The two sides discussed transport and means of improving mutual relations.
Syria-Turkey, Politics, 4/27/1999
Arab human rights movement calls for substantial UN reforms
In their "Casablanca Declaration" adopted at the end of their works, the Arab human rights activists said reforming the UN has become a necessity in view of the socio-economic and political changes sweeping across the world. They also affirmed that the UN body formation must represent peoples of the world to serve the shared interests of humankind.
Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moroccan Sahrawi youth denounce breaches in identification process
The youth, who met with Moroccan Minister of the Interior Driss Basri, decried the denial of the right of a group of fellow Sahrawi youth to participate in the referendum.
Morocco, Politics, 4/27/1999
Palestinian Legislative Council's political statement
At the conclusion of its meeting in Ramallah on Monday, the Palestinian Legislative Council issued a political statement in which it stressed that it will proceed toward establishing the independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as a capital as well as taking all necessary measures and steps to attain this very objective.
Palestine, Politics, 4/27/1999
US general praises military cooperation with Yemen
Commander in Chief of the U.S. Central Command, General Anthony Zinni, said yesterday in Sanaa, Yemen, that military cooperation with Yemen "has gone very well."
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/27/1999
King Fahd calls for pressuring Israel to withdraw from Golan, Jerusalem
During its Monday session, chaired by King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz, the Saudi Cabinet denounced the repeated aggressive Israeli practices against south Lebanon.
Saudi Arabia-Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Likud opposes withdrawal from the Golan
The Israeli government secretary Danny Naveh has renewed the rejection of his government under the leadership of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to implementing UN resolutions concerning the occupied Syrian Golan Heights or the occupied West Bank.
Israel-Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Netanyahu warns the Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has repeated threats against the Palestinians, warning against the declaration of a Palestinian statehood. In a statement to Israel Radio on Monday morning Netanyahu stressed that his government has decided to take tough measures in case a Palestinian state is declared.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/27/1999
Israel and the Russian weapons to Iran
Chairman of the Israeli Center Party and former Defense Minister Yitzhak Mordechai said that rebuilding Israeli-Russian relations and the efforts exerted towards convincing Russia not to provide Iran with missile technology were all made through high-level coordination between the Israeli government and the CIA.
Israel-Russia, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moroccan foreign minister confers with US peer
Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Mohamed Benaissa conferred in Washington Monday with U.S Secretary of State Madeleine Albright on bilateral relations and current issues of common concern.
Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/27/1999
Morocco's academy holds session on nuclear arms dissuasive role
Regional, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moroccan-Yemeni ministerial commission convenes in Rabat
Morocco-Yemen, Politics, 4/27/1999
Moroccan-Senegalese joint commission to hold regular annual meeting
The two sides convened that the joint commission works will be attended by experts and economic operators who will explore prospects of promoting economic cooperation to the level of the political and cultural relations binding the two countries.
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 4/27/1999
UN envoy holds talks in Eritrea
Eritrea-Ethiopia-UN, Politics, 4/27/1999
King Abdullah supports the idea of a peace conference on ME
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/27/1999
Ethiopian official arrives in Libya
Libya-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/27/1999
Tangiers hosts commemorating meeting of Maghreban conference
The Tangiers Conference, held in 1958 by the Moroccan Istiqlal Party, the Algerian National Liberation Front and the Tunisian Neo-destour party, was meant to lay down the foundations of a Maghreban regional union.
Tunisia, Politics, 4/26/1999
Bouteflika to take office tomorrow
Algerian President-elect Abdelaziz Bouteflika tomorrow will take his constitutional oath at the nations's palace in al-Sunouber club in the presence of some 1,200 invitees encompassing high-ranking Algerian state officials.
Algeria, Politics, 4/26/1999
Ivanov and al-Assad's visit to Russia
Syria-Russia, Politics, 4/26/1999
Morocco announces imminent accord with UN on identification of 65,000 Sahrawis
Morocco has announced that an accord might be signed this Monday or in the few coming days with the United Nations on the identification of 65,000 Sahrawis belonging to contested tribes.
Morocco, Politics, 4/26/1999
African summit discusses Western Sahara issue
Algeria will host the summit of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) in coming July, which will be opened by Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the African leaders, while the Moroccan monarch will not attend due to Morocco having left the organization.
Algeria-Morocco-OAU, Politics, 4/26/1999
Morocco and Algeria may be on their way to better understanding
An official source in Rabat said that support given by Algeria to the UN lies in accelerating measures of relevance to the Sahara referendum, foremost being urging the refugees sheltered in the Tindouf camps to return to their homes, according to Houston agreement and the UN plan.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/26/1999
Russian FM conveys message to President al-Assad from Yeltsin
The Russian minister conveyed to the president a message from Russian President Boris Yeltsin "related to the development of bilateral relations." Talks dealt with a number of international and regional matters of concern to both sides, especially the Middle East peace process and the situation in the Balkans.
Syria-Russia, Politics, 4/26/1999
Rabat renews call on Algiers to open borders with Morocco
"I seize the opportunity of being here among you in this Moroccan and Maghreb oasis to renew the call of brotherhood to reopen borders" between Morocco and Algeria, Youssoufi said.
Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/26/1999
King Hassan addresses message to UN secretary general
Morocco-UN, Politics, 4/26/1999
Arab League condemns closure of Palestinian Beit El-Shark
The Arab League and Egypt expressed their deep anxiety toward the decision taken by the Israeli government to close Beit El-Shark (the Orient House) and the Palestinian offices in Jerusalem.
Palestine-Regional, Politics, 4/26/1999
Jordan: relations with Syria will be much stronger than before
Jordan-Syria, Politics, 4/26/1999
Saudi defense minister confers with GCC secretary
Gulf-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 4/26/1999
France resumes relations with Libya and is given first priority
Libyan sources confirmed today that France began to resume its relations with Libya after the handing over of two Libyan suspects in the Lockerbie bombing, as French companies began to send officials to Libya to agree on the reconstruction of Libya.
Libya-France, Politics, 4/26/1999
Moussa attacks closure of Palestinian Orient House
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa attacked the Israeli government's decision to close offices in the Orient House in Jerusalem.
Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 4/26/1999
US Middle East defense forces commander to visit Yemen for establishing a US military base
The commander of the US defense forces in the Middle East, General Anthony Zinni is to begin a visit to Yemen today to hold high-level talks.
Yemen-USA, Politics, 4/26/1999
Mutual messages between Mubarak and Gaddafi
Egypt-Libya, Politics, 4/26/1999
El-Bashir accuses opposition of obstructing Sudanese national concord
Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir accused the Sudanese opposition yesterday of obstructing the achievement of national concord, adding that there is no dialogue with the opposition grouping because it aims at toppling the government in Khartoum.
Sudan, Politics, 4/26/1999
Candidates of Syrian PNF win local administration elections
Syrian Local Administration Minister Yehya Abu Asaleh on Sunday announced the final results of the local administration LAS elections, in a press conference held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Local Administration in Damascus.
Syria, Politics, 4/26/1999
Qatari FM arrives in Tehran
Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasem al-Thani arrived in Tehran on Sunday on a two-day official visit to Tehran. In an arrival statement, the Qatari minister said relations between Iran and the GCC member states are now much better, and, "We are trying to strengthen these relations increasingly."
Qatar-Iran, Politics, 4/26/1999
Iranian, Qatari talks in Tehran
Qatar-Iran, Politics, 4/26/1999
Princess Ann to arrive tomorrow in Cairo
Britain's Princess Ann will arrive tomorrow in Cairo, coming from Cyprus, on a four-day visit to Egypt.
Egypt, Politics, 4/26/1999
King Hassan II receives Senegalese president
King Hassan II, accompanied by Prince Moulay Rachid, received on Friday evening in Marrakesh President Abdou Diouf of Senegal, who arrived the same day in Morocco for a several-day visit.
Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 4/26/1999
Morocco is determined to promote human rights education
In his inaugural speech of the 1st congress of Arab Human rights movement convening in Casablanca (Morocco's economic capital), Youssoufi said Morocco has made outstanding progress in matters of human rights protection and affirmed that dialogue is underway between the government and human rights organizations to consolidate the state of law, enhance democratic process and protect public freedom.
Regional-Morocco, Politics, 4/26/1999
Iraqi Shiite opposition concerned over conditions in Iraq
Opposition Iraqi Shiite figures in exile expressed on Sunday their concern over a warning addressed by Washington against Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, which gave no mention to the conditions of the Shiites in Iraq.
Iraq-USA, Politics, 4/26/1999
Palestinian Legislative Council convenes extraordinary session
The Palestinian Legislative Council on Sunday discussed in a special session in Ramallah the question of declaring Palestinian statehood and the situation in the occupied city of Jerusalem, as well as the policy pursued by the Israeli occupation forces in confiscating Palestinian territories and enhancing settlements.
Palestine, Politics, 4/26/1999
Jordanian king confers with Mordechai
King Abdullah of Jordan met on Sunday in Amman with the leader of the Israeli Center party, who is also a candidate to become Israeli prime minister in the forthcoming elections, Yitzhak Mordechai.
Jordan-Israel, Politics, 4/26/1999
President al-Assad confers with Greek archbishop
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad met on Sunday in Damascus with the Greek Orthodox Archbishop Christo Dolos and members of his accompanying delegation.
Syria, Politics, 4/26/1999
US calls for one year extension of peace process
US White House press secretary Joe Lockhart read a statement today on the Middle East peace process calling for a one-year extension of the peace process.
Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 4/26/1999
British -Libyan relations
The British "Sunday Times" daily said in its Sunday editorial said that a new confrontation between Britain and Libya has been emerging following the new developments on the incident of killing a British policewoman outside the headquarters of the Libyan embassy in London in 1984.
Libya-UK, Politics, 4/26/1999
UN envoy arrives in Eritrea for mediation
The UN special envoy for Africa, Mohamed Sahnoun, arrived in Asmara on Sunday where he will start a new mediation mission between Eritrea and Ethiopia, according to a statements made by the spokesman for Eritrea's presidential office, Yamani Yamiskle.
Eritrea-Ethiopia, Politics, 4/26/1999
Iraqi - Yugoslavia approach
Iraq and Yugoslavia decided to raising the level of diplomatic representation between them to the ministers level soon.
Iraq-Yugoslavia, Politics, 4/26/1999
International support for Arafat
Palestinian Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Nabeel Amro said that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat obtained during the diplomatic initiative he made during the last three months confirmations from a large number of countries of support for the Palestinians' right to self-determination and establishing their independent state.
Palestine, Politics, 4/26/1999
Syrian- US economic talks
Syria-USA, Politics, 4/26/1999
Jordanian PM highlights relations with Arab states
Jordan, Politics, 4/26/1999
King Fahd receives message from Ugandan president
Saudi Arabia-Djibouti-Uganda, Politics, 4/26/1999
Sudan and the cease fire decision in the south
Sudan, Politics, 4/26/1999
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