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Originally published January 29, 2000

Projected Caracas museum to devote large place to Morocco
Moroccan-born Jews settled in Venezuela are projecting to set up a museum in Caracas where a large place will be devoted to Morocco. Morocco, Culture, 1/29/2000
Moroccan railways ONCF totaled $ 100 million investments in 1999
Most of the investment helped finance the completion of the two-way railway between Kenitra and Sidi Kacem, purchase of electric locomotives, rehabilitation of infrastructure and running equipment of ONCF. Morocco, Business, 1/29/2000
UNCTAD members draft Bangkok Action Plan
The document would be divided into three main parts, including the assessment of impacts of the globalization and trade liberalization, ways to improve world trade and investment to equally benefit all countries, and UNCTAD roles over the next four years, he disclosed. Regional, Economics, 1/29/2000
Moslem bodies in France sign document
Representatives from 18 Moslem associations in France on Friday signed a document with the French government that would regulate relations between the two sides. Regional, Religion, 1/29/2000
$10.5 million loan to protect ecosystems in Morocco
The World Bank said Friday it has extended Morocco a $ 10.5 million loan to fund the protection of ecosystems in the kingdom. Morocco, Environment, 1/29/2000
Isesco biotechnology and development seminar in Islamabad
An international seminar on "The role of biotechnology in development" will be organized Feb. 25-27 in Islamabad, said an ISESCO press release. Regional, Economics, 1/29/2000

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