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Originally published October 29, 1999

King Mohammed , President Zemin hold talks in Rabat
King Mohammed VI and President Jiang Zemin of China held in Rabat Thursday two rounds of talks. Morocco, Politics, 10/29/99
Executive measures for fighting terrorism in the Arab states
The joint technical committee of the council of the Arab ministers of the interior and justice has completed at the conclusion of its meetings on Wednesday the draft project for the executive measures of the Arab pact on fighting terrorism in security and judicial areas. Regional, Politics, 10/29/99
UK minister stresses importance of Kuwait's security
UK Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Peter Hain emphasized on the necessity stability is out of the Arab Gulf's security and forms a priority for the UK. Kuwait, Politics, 10/29/99
Moroccan delegation to African human rights meeting in Algiers returns home
The Moroccan delegation to the second session of the coordination committee of African national institutions dealing with the promotion and protection of human rights held in Algiers left the Algerian capital city on Thursday. Algeria, Politics, 10/29/99
Continued contacts between Israel, Turkey
The Turkish Daily News newspaper said on Wednesday, quoting Israeli officials, that the recent visit made by Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak to Turkey is the first in the series of successive open contacts that are taking place between Israel and Turkey during the coming six months. Turkey, Politics, 10/29/99
International fair for university books in Libya
The international fair for university books was opened yesterday in Benghazi, Libya, in which 180 publishing houses from Libya and Arab and foreign countries --among which are Egypt, Syria, and Jordan-- are participating. Libya, Education, 10/29/99
President Zemin of China lauds Morocco's efforts for South-South cooperation
President Jiang Zemin of China on Thursday lauded Morocco's efforts for the consolidation of South-South cooperation. Morocco, Politics, 10/29/99
Three new projects in Cairo International Airport
Egyptian Minister of Transportation Ibrahim El-Demari said it has been decided to start implementing three new projects in the Cairo International Airport with costs estimated at LE 53 million to resolve all the problems facing the airport. Egypt, Business, 10/29/99
King Mohammed calls world to help Africa
King Mohammed VI on Thursday urged the international community to help Africa fend off a serious catastrophe. Morocco, Politics, 10/29/99
Beijing ready to cooperate with Morocco in water desalination
China said it was ready to cooperate with Morocco for the carrying out of a nuclear energy sea water desalination unit in southern Morocco. Morocco, Economics, 10/29/99
Turkey seeks to improve its relations with the Gulf stated
Turkish Minister of State Mehmet Kececiler said he confirmed during his visit to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, his country's wish to improve its bilateral relations with these friendly countries in all fields. Gulf, Politics, 10/29/99
Al Alam reports trouble in Tindouf camps
A strained atmosphere prevails lately in Tindouf camps in the aftermath of a rebellion within the Polisario's leadership, reports the Al Alam daily of the Istiqlal party (government). Morocco, Politics, 10/29/99
Morocco participates in Tokyo's African fair
Morocco is taking part this October 28 through November 1 in the African fair of Tokyo with seven pavilions. Morocco, Economics, 10/29/99
ONCF gets 55 million euros financing
The National Railways Office (ONCF) and the European Investment Bank passed Tuesday in Luxemburg a contract extending ONCF a 55 million euro financing. Morocco, Business, 10/29/99

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