Today's Headlines
- Egypt - Iraq joint trade zone promotes economic, industrial relations
Economy and Foreign Trade Minister Youssef Boutros Ghali voiced readiness to visit Iraq as soon as possible at the head of an economic and trade delegation and with the participation of a number of Egyptian export firms. Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 1/20/2001
- Egypt, Iraq sign agricultural cooperation program Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 1/20/2001
- Egypt, Iraq sign free trade zone agreement
Egypt and Iraq on Thursday signed a protocol that would establish a joint trade zone between them and cancel all tariff and taxes on all goods and products exchanged. Egypt-Iraq, Economics, 1/20/2001
- House of Representatives Agrees to Publish Bank Financial Irregularities Investigation Report
The House of Representatives on Friday unanimously agreed to publish a report by the investigation commission on financial irregularities in the CIH bank and asked the government to start judiciary action against those involved in the irregularities. Morocco, Politics, 1/20/2001
- The Turkish ambassador submitted his credentials to al-Sahaf Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Indonesia foreign minister in Damascus with message to President al-Assad
Indonesia's foreign minister Alawi Shehab and his wife arrived in Damascus on Friday evening in a visit to Syria in a visit which will last for two days. He was welcomed by foreign minister al-Shara. His wife and high ranking foreign ministry officials. Syria-Indonesia, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Moussa in Libya for coordination of stances
Moussa said that his visit to Libya comes within the context of the Egyptian-Libyan initiative on the Sudanese reconciliation as well as coordinating stances in the coming period. Libya-Egypt, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Moroccan premier meets Arab ambassadors in Teheran Morocco-Iran, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Palestinians propose to move negotiations with Israel to Taba
Arafat said that his talks with President Mubarak were positive and constructive, noting that the talks centered on means to deal with the new U.S. Administration and the obstacles hindering the peace. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Moussa to discuss with Powell ME issues
Egypt's Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said he will meet soon with incoming US Secretary of State Colin Powell to get acquainted with him and to hold bilateral consultations. Egypt-USA, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Palestinian sources expect Arafat to visit Syria
The London- based al-Hayat daily in its Friday's issue in a report from Damascus said that Palestinian sources expected the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat to visit Damascus during the two next week to meet with President Bashar al-Assad. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 1/20/2001
- France projects to write off debt of 15 African countries
French president, Jacques Chirac, announced here Friday after the closing of the 21 st Africa-France summit, that his country is planning to write off 10 billion Euro of bilateral debts owned by poorest countries. Regional-France, Economics, 1/20/2001
- New intensive Palestinian- Israeli negotiations start tomorrow
The city of Nablus and surrounding areas witnessed massive demonstrations in which the Palestinians chanted slogans rejecting the occupation and its practices and stressed commitment to national rights. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Palestinian - Israeli secret meetings held in Istanbul
The two Turkish dailies Millet and al-Joumhoreyah said on Friday that a secret meeting was held between the Israeli and Palestinian sides on Thursday evening in the Hilton hotel in Istanbul with the participation of 26 civilian and military officials under strong security measures. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Mexican president stresses consolidation of relations with Morocco as priority in African policy
Mexican president, Vicente Fox, cited recently in a meeting with new ambassadors of his country consolidation of relations with Morocco as a priority in Mexican African policy. Morocco-Mexico, Politics, 1/20/2001
- First Lady Mubarak observes Innerwheel day
Egypt's First Lady Suzanne Mubarak, the Honorary Chairperson of Innerwheel Egypt, on Thursday said that this year will see more than one event to prove our drive towards developing the situation of women in society. Egypt, Culture, 1/20/2001
- International legitimacy maintains Kuwait's full sovereignty
Emerging from the meeting, Qanai said that he conveyed to Foreign Minister Amr Moussa a memo on Kuwaiti stance towards the recent threats made by Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Aziz and Uday, the eldest son of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, against Kuwait. He branded as serious those threats. Egypt-Kuwait, Politics, 1/20/2001
- Egyptian economy's robust, isn't in need of WB, IMF's aids
Egypt's Prime minister Atef Ebeid said the Egyptian economy is robust and doesn't need assistance from World Bank and International Monetary-Fund (IMF). Egypt, Economics, 1/20/2001
Short Takes
- The Syrian Prime minister Muhammad Mustafa miro will start tomorrow an official visit to each of Tunisia and Libya that will last for several days during which he will preside over the Syrian side to the meetings of the higher of the Syrian- Tunisian, and Syrian- Libyan committees. Go
- Turkey's prime minister Polent Acawid has defended his country's special decision to raise the level of its diplomatic representation with Iraq to the ambassadorial level. He stressed that Turkey can not build good relations with Iraq while it has not an ambassador in Baghdad, besides the presence of such an ambassador will serve Turkey and its allies. Go
- Works of the 15th ordinary session of the ALECSO ( Arab league Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) start today in Tunisia. Go
- The Chinese Anshan Cotton and Dyeing Factory in northeastern Liaoning Province is now building a clothing factory in Morocco, with all the products to be sold on the African market, reports Chinese news agency "XINHUA." Go
- Egypt has refused Israel's participation at the conference of the European- Mediterranean chamber of commerce due to be held next week in Cairo, according to Monte Carlo radio. Go
- In its Friday's issue, the Israeli daily Maareve said that the chairman of the Israeli Likud party Ariel Sharon has during the two past weeks made contacts with leaders of the Arab world including those who does not recognize Israel as a state in order to make assurances to them that he intends to work for achieving peace. Go
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