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- President Mubarak keen to support Lebanon
Activities of the fourth session of the higher joint Egyptian-Lebanese Committee opened in Beirut yesterday under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Atef Ebeid and Lebanese counterpart Salim al-Hoss. Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2000 - New Syrian leadership of a majority of new faces
So far 15 years have elapsed since the convening of the recent regional conference of the ruling Baath party. Syria, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Several corruption, embezzlement cases filed in special court
Several cases related to the embezzlement of public property, abuse of confidence and corruption are filed with to the Special Court of Justice, Moroccan justice minister, Omar Azziman on Wednesday said. Morocco, Judicial, 5/18/2000 - Ebeid says relations with Lebanon arespecial
He said that "Egypt will take the lead in reconstructing what was destroyed in Lebanon. Our men are your men and will do whatever is needed." For his part, Al-Hoss said that "we will witness a new dawn with the Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory... We welcome their withdrawal.. Israel is willing to withdraw before 7 July, and we expect the withdrawal to be completed before that date." Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2000 - King Abdullah to visit Syria on Sunday
A well-informed Jordanian source said on Wednesday that the Jordanian King Abdullah II will on Sunday pay a one day official visit to Syria during which he will hold talks with President Hafez al-Assad concentrating, in particular, on bilateral relations and coordination between the two states in aspects pertinent to the peace process. Syria, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Lebanese parliament speaker shows a map that proves Shebaa farms as Lebanese property
Lebanon has renewed its commitment to just and comprehensive peace and to UN resolution 425 provides for Israel's complete withdrawal from all occupied Lebanese territories, including Shebaa farms. Lebanon, Politics, 5/18/2000 - A note from the Sudanese alliance to the Egyptian foreign ministry
The joint committee is due to head on 27th of current month to Sudan to meet the Sudanese government to inform them with the Alliance's views and its observations on it as well as getting the government's reply and conveying it to the Democratic National Alliance. Sudan, Politics, 5/18/2000 - El-Bashir urges opposition Sudanese alliance to participate in a collective conference
The Sudanese President Omar El-Bashir assured his adherence on unifying views to bring Sudan out of its current crisis. Sudan, Politics, 5/18/2000 - On Mubarak's visit to Spain
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, during his coming visit to Madrid, will have important talks with King Juan Carlos of Spain, Prime Minister Jase Aznar and representatives of Spanish House of Representatives and Senate on the peace process in the Middle East, Egypt-Spain ties and Joint investments. Egypt, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Moroccan interior minister meets British trade secretary
Moroccan interior minister, Ahmed El Midaoui, met in Rabat Wednesday British trade secretary, Richard Caborn, who is visiting Morocco this May 16-18 at the head of a business delegation. Morocco, Economics, 5/18/2000 - Economic relations between Syria, Iraq reviewed
Syrian minister of the economy and foreign trade Muhammad al-Imadi on Wednesday in Damascus discussed with his Iraqi counterpart Muhammad Mahdi Saleh trade and economic relations between Syria and Iraq and means of revitalizing them in the framework of the UN food for oil agreement. Syria, Economics, 5/18/2000 - King Mohammed meets EU agriculture and fisheries commissioner
King Mohammed VI received in Rabat Thursday Franz Fischler, European agriculture and fisheries commissioner, who was accompanied by the head of the European Commission in Rabat, Lucio Guerrato, and general manager of fisheries at the Commission, Stessen Smidt. Morocco, Economics, 5/18/2000 - Prince Moulay Rachid meets King Fahd of Saudi Arabia
King Fahd Ibn Abdelaziz of Saudi Arabia received Wednesday in Jeddah Prince Moulay Rachid, who is currently on a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Palestinian - Israeli negotiations are continuos
The Israeli deputy foreign minister Nawaf Masalha stated that "the Palestinian - Israeli negotiations are taking place on many channels and that all the subjects are under examination including Jerusalem and the Palestinian refugees." Palestine, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Comprehensive ME peace could be achieved within five years
In an exclusive interview with "Al-Ahram El-Arabi" magazine Foreign Minister Amr Moussa asserted that the awareness is presently escalating in the Arab World to speed-up the convening of the Arab Summit, as the timing now is very adequate in the light of the present situation in the Arab world. Egypt, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Somalia awaits reconciliation
Activities of the national conference for Somali reconciliation started on May 2 are still on amid an atmosphere of cautious optimism. Somalia, Politics, 5/18/2000 - One Iraqi child killed in American raid
An Iraqi military spokesman said on Wednesday that one Iraqi child was killed and four other civilians were wounded in air strikes carried out by US and British warplanes against Southern Iraq. Iraq, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Moroccan foreign affairs minister meets Albright in Washington
Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, conferred in Washington on Wednesday with US secretary of state, Madeleine Albright. Morocco, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Kuwaiti parliament approves a proposal giving nationality to 8000 foreigners
The Kuwaiti national council ( the Parliament) approved on Tuesday the amendment of a law that opens the way for some 8,000 of those who do not have a defined nationality ( al-Badoun) to have the Kuwaiti nationality Kuwait, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Reconciliation in Sudan possible
"Cairo has received clear assurances from the Leader of South Sudan Popular Front John Garang that a split from Sudan was not a top option for the people of the South," Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab Affairs said. Sudan, Politics, 5/18/2000 - New currency exchange center opened in Damascus
The Syrian minister of the economy and foreign trade Dr. Muhammad al-Imadi on Thursday opened a new branch for foreign currency exchange at the entrance of Souk al-Hamadeyah, as a measure to encouraging tourists at the beginning of the tourism season and in line with the issuance of recent legislative decrees, especially in the domain of encouraging investment. Syria, Economics, 5/18/2000 - Morocco provides favorable climate for investment, Egyptian economic operator
Morocco offers a propitious environment for investments and the economic progress achieved by Morocco in the recent years suggests a promising future for foreign investments in the country, said an Egyptian businessman. Egypt, Economics, 5/18/2000 - Butaflika visits France in mid June
The spokeswoman for the French Presidency Catherine Colona said that the Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika will hold an official visit to France on June 13 to 16. Algeria, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Palestinian women delegation meets speaker of Moroccan upper house
A delegation of the Palestinian working women association, currently on a visit to Morocco, had talks in Rabat Wednesday with speaker of Moroccan chamber of advisors (upper house) Mohamed Jalal Essaid. Morocco, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Settlement of Islamist leader's case draws positive responses among Moroccan politicians
The announcement made Tuesday by Moroccan authorities that Abdessalam Yassine, leader of the outlawed "Al Adl Wal Ihsan" Islamist association, "is free" was welcomed by political parties as a measure likely to consolidate the respect of human rights and the rule of law. Morocco, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Fierce confrontation between Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopia said today that it has captured the town of Barentu inside Eritrea. Ethiopia, Politics, 5/18/2000 - World bank says Africa is the challenge of the 21st century
An official of the World Bank Wednesday said sub-Saharan Africa poses the most daunting development challenge of the 21st century. Regional, Politics, 5/18/2000 - Continued Israeli aggressions against South Lebanon
The Israeli occupation forces on Wednesday escalated their aggressions against Lebanon. The Israeli jets raided the areas situated to the north of the occupied part of South Lebanon. Lebanon, Military, 5/18/2000
Short Takes
- Egypt's President Mubarak underlined in a verbal message to US President Bill Clinton the "importance of activating the Middle East peace process on various tracks on the basis of Madrid Conference terms of reference in order to achieve overall peace in the area," Al Ahram reported today adding that "The Clinton administration underlined that it does its utmost in the Palestinian-Israeli negotiations to reach an agreement and that both parties were working seriously." Go
- The king's chamberlain, Brahim Frej, on Wednesday handed a royal donation of glasses to poor visual impaired pupils of the Haouz (Marrakesh region). The donation, made up of 1,300 glasses, will go to pupils in 137 schools in the towns of Tahanout, At Ourir, Asni and Amezmis, near Marrakesh. Go
- The Mexican- Moroccan friendship association has recently convened it first general assembly in Mexico. The meeting unanimously adopted the association's statute and examined the drafting of a future plan of action. Go
- A group of Dutch businessmen is expected in Casablanca this May 30 to explore with Moroccan operators partnership projects. The delegation's members represent the sectors of pesticides, oil-chemistry, energy, food, automobile industry, dragging equipment, engines components and spare parts used in civil engineering. Go
- A 35 member Swiss delegation of businessmen led by the ambassador to the state secretary to economy (SECO), Jorg Al Reding, will pay a working visit to Algiers on May 20 to 22. Contacts between companies are scheduled and working meeting with the representatives of the foreign, finance, trade and banks ministries. Investment opportunities in Tipaza province (west of Algiers) will be examined, the Algerian news agency reported. Go
- The number of Moroccan consulates and embassies will be increased in the coming years to ensure a better follow up of issues related to Moroccan nationals settled abroad. The announcement was made by Moroccan minister in charge of Maghreban and Arab and Islamic Affairs, Abdesslam Znined at the upper house oral question session held in Rabat Tuesday. Go
- Morocco's Younes Al-Aynaoui on Wednesday cruised to the third round of the $ 2.9 million tennis masters' serie tournament of Hamburg, Germany. Al-Aynaoui, World n 13, defeated in the second round Spanish Alberto Martin in two sets: 6-3, 6-1. Go