Arabic News Weekly Edition for Egypt, 4/19/1999
Weekly Edition, Egypt - Week of April 19, 1999
- Mubarak, Russian FM discuss situation in Kosovo, Egypt sends aid
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak met today with Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov who is visiting in Cairo within the framework of his Middle East tour. Egypt, Politics, 4/24/1999 - Mubarak and King Abdullah review summit with Syria
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received a phone call last night from Jordan's King Abdullah Bin Hussein, during which King Abdullah informed Mubarak about the results of talks he held with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad, his son Bashar al-Assad, and Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa. Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 4/24/1999 - Tunisian business delegation is due to visit Cairo in June
It is expected that Tunisian President Zein El-Abedin Ben Ali will visit Cairo before the end of this year, according to the invitation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, to discuss bilateral relations between Tunisia and Egypt, and means of enhancing them, as well as to examine international and Arab issues of joint interest. Tunisia-Egypt, Politics, 4/24/1999 - Egyptian ministerial delegation visits Libya
Egyptian Minister of Information Safwat El-Sherif left Cairo, heading to Libyan capital Tripoli, at the top of a delegation comprising Minister of Health Ismael Salam, carrying a message of congratulations from President Mubarak to Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi, Libya's leadership and the Libyan people, on the occasion of the suspension of the international sanctions against Libya. Libya-Egypt, Politics, 4/24/1999 - Report before Egyptian foreign minister regarding Israeli elections
Mohammed Bassiouni, Egypt's ambassador in Israel, stated that declaring the Palestinian state is a purely Palestinian matter and that they have the right of self-determination and establishing their country. Egypt, Politics, 4/24/1999 - Negotiations to sell Cairo hotel
ArabicNews.com has learned that the holding company for tourism and housing began to receive offers to buy the Cairo Helnan Shepherd Hotel. Egypt, Business, 4/24/1999 - Exchange price of the Libyan dinar increases
The Libyan dinar's exchange rate increased in transactions on the Egyptian exchange market yesterday from 108 to 120 piasters for purchase. Egypt, Business, 4/24/1999 - Cairo: Four companies compete to buy Asyut Cement
French, German and Mexican international companies in addition to the Egyptian Aceic company are studing the purchase of Asyut Cement company, which was recently floated up for sale. Egypt, Business, 4/24/1999 - Israeli president in Egypt: There are mistakes from the Israeli side since the beginning of the peace process
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has refused the release of the Israeli spy Azzam Azam who is sentences to 15 year imprisonment at charges of spying for the Israeli intelligence the Mossad. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/23/1999 - Mubarak, Saleh discuss bilateral relations Egypt-Yemen, Politics, 4/23/1999
- Moussa comments on Iraq, Libya and Weizman's visit
Moussa: "The relations between the two countries are fraternal and neighborly ones and are expected to be activated in the light of openness," adding that the sanctions have nothing to do with Egyptian - Libyan relations, "which are much deeper than this." Egypt, Politics, 4/23/1999 - Establishing an Egyptian - British holding company for investment
Serour added that the suggested capital of the company is 500 million English pounds for direct investment in the projects of Toshka, Suez Gulf, and East of Port Said. Egypt-UK, Economics, 4/23/1999 - Egyptian assistant FM discusses positions on Kosovo with British ambassador
Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Mohammed Fathi El-Shazli convened with David Blatherwick, Britain's ambassador in Cairo. Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/23/1999 - 800 million euros to establish infrastructure projects in Egypt
A delegation of the European Investment Bank, which is currently visiting Cairo, announced the specification of 800 million euros for basic infrastructure projects in Egypt. Egypt, Economics, 4/23/1999 - Two delegations from Argentina arriving today in Cairo
Two large delegations from Argentina are arriving today in Cairo to hold major talks for cooperation between the two countries and to sign agreements in the fields of security and marine transportation. Egypt-Argentina, Economics, 4/23/1999 - Japan's experiment in developing exports in a symposium at Egyptian center for studies
Egyptian Minister of Public Enterprises Atef Ebeid will open a symposium organized by the Egyptian Center for Economic Studies on Tuesday under the title "Japan's role in encouraging the Asian exports and the utilized lessons for Egypt." Egypt-Japan, Economics, 4/23/1999 - Delta for building and construction floats up bonds of 225 million L.E
The Egyptian Delta company for building and construction decided to issue financial bonds valued at 225 million pounds, to be used in financing the company's expansion. Egypt, Business, 4/23/1999 - 15 international companies want to merchandise Aida 99
The administration of Egyptian Opera has received requests from 15 international companies to merchandise parties for Opera Aida 99, presented in the pyramid region in October. Egypt, Culture, 4/23/1999 - Princess Ann to visit Egypt next Wednesday Egypt-UK, Politics, 4/23/1999
- $500 million for US - Egyptian projects in Africa Egypt-Africa, Economics, 4/23/1999
- French experts take part in renovating Sakara pyramid
The permanent committee for Egyptian antiquities, chaired by Dr. Gab Allah Ali Gab Allah, the secretary general of the Supreme Council for Antiquities, has agreed upon the participation of French experts in renovating the hole located in the southern entrance of the pyramid at Sakara, which is considered to be the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Egypt-France, Culture, 4/23/1999 - Chinese industrial delegation due in Cairo next month Egypt-China, Economics, 4/22/1999
- Egyptian president in Morocco by end of May
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will pay a visit to Morocco by end of May to co-chair with King Hassan II the meeting of the Moroccan-Egyptian high joint commission. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 4/22/1999 - Egyptian complaint against European sugar Egypt-European Union, Economics, 4/22/1999
- Palestine hails Egypt's position concerning state's declaration
Qrei said that the Palestinians view Egypt's position as a central and important position in all their moves at the international and Arab levels, because Egypt has influence in the international, Arab and Palestinian arenas. Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 4/22/1999 - Consultations between Egypt and the Vatican on Kosovo, Mideast peace
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met yesterday with the Vatican's delegation with the chairmanship of Selshino, the deputy foreign minister who is currently visiting Cairo. Egypt-Vatican, Politics, 4/22/1999 - Malaysian minister of trade to visit Egypt soon
Malaysian Minister of Trade Rafidah binti Abdul Aziz is due to arrive at the end of current month in Cairo for a three-day visit escorted by a large Malaysian business delegation. Egypt-Malaysia, Economics, 4/22/1999 - JETRO delegation visits Egypt
The head of the Japanese foreign trade organization Jetro, Nowero Hata Takiama is to visit Egypt on April 26 - 27. Egypt-Japan, Economics, 4/22/1999 - Hungarian delegation discusses chances for investment in Egypt
A Hungarian business delegation is starting a six-day visit today at the invitation of the Egyptian businessmen's association and a business association in Alexandria. Egypt-Hungary, Economics, 4/22/1999 - Libya seeks to buy Egypt's share in international Islamic bank Libya-Egypt, Business, 4/22/1999
- World Bank organizes workshop on international economics in Egypt Egypt-World Bank, Economics, 4/22/1999
- Egyptian - Polish project for rescuing Queen Hatshpsut's temple Egypt-Poland, Culture, 4/22/1999
- Egyptian commercial delegation to visit Turkey in May Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 4/22/1999
- Mubarak, Arafat to discuss establishment of Palestinian state
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received today Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, who was ending his North African and African tour. Palestine-Egypt, Politics, 4/21/1999 - Portuguese foreign minister to visit Egypt on April 28 Egypt-Portugal, Politics, 4/21/1999
- Khartoum asserts importance of Egypt's role in Sudanese peace
The Sudanese president's assistant and the head of the council for coordinating Sudan's southern provinces, Ryak Mashar, confirmed the importance of Egypt's role in peace in Sudan and what Egypt does to promote a dialogue between the Sudanese government and opposition. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 4/21/1999 - French prime minister to visit Cairo on May 1
French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin is due to arrive in Cairo on May 1 to resume strategic consultations between the two countries. Egypt-France, Politics, 4/21/1999 - Egypt takes part in UN's committee for fighting torture
The Egyptian assistant foreign minister for international affairs, Sayed Kassem El-Masri, is to leave Cairo on April 25 for Geneva to supervise the implementation of resisting and combating torture affiliated to the UN human rights committee Egypt-International, Politics, 4/21/1999 - Egyptian parliament to cancel law permitting rapists to escape punishment
The Egyptian People Assembly (parliament) agreed to cancel "article 291" of penalties law which pardons from execution criminals in cases of kidnapping and rape if the criminal married his victim (legal marriage). Egypt, Local, 4/21/1999 - Egypt's supports UN's initiative concerning Kosovo
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa confirmed that Egypt supports the initiative of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan to solve Kosovo issue, adding that it is necessary to rally support for this initiative, referring to the possibility of activating it. Egypt, Politics, 4/21/1999 - Moroccan trade union delegation visits Egypt
A delegation of the Moroccan energy federation-- affiliated to the Moroccan Labor Union (UMT)-- is currently visiting Egypt where it was received by Egyptian energy and electricity minister, Maher Abaza. Egypt-Morocco, Economics, 4/21/1999 - Christian sects in Egypt agree on unified law for personal status
Christian sects in Egypt agreed for the first time on a unified draft law for personal status that ends the disagreements regarding divorce and remarriage. Egypt, Religion, 4/21/1999 - Four journalists tried in Egypt
The Egyptian attorney general decided to raised a criminal case against four journalists working for the Egyptian Islamic paper of al-Shaab under accusations of "defaming and insulting." Egypt, Judicial, 4/21/1999 - Russian foreign minister arrives at Cairo on Friday
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov will arrive in Cairo Friday to hold talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Amr Moussa, that will tackle the peace process, the Kosovo crisis and relations between the two countries. Egypt-Russia, Politics, 4/20/1999 - 300 tourists deputies discuss activation of French tourism in Egypt
In cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, 300 French tourism deputies affiliated to Havas Voyage have held their annual meeting at Luxor to sell tour programs to different international tourist destinations, including Egypt. Egypt-France, Economics, 4/20/1999 - Japanese, Egypt to discuss establishement of power station Egypt-Japan, Economics, 4/20/1999
- Israeli president to visit Cairo Egypt-Israel, Politics, 4/20/1999
- Egyptian president congratulates Algerian president-elect on winning election Algeria-Egypt, Politics, 4/19/1999
- 200 British companies look for Egyptian partners
200 British companies working in different fields of investment, industry and trade are to participate in an economic symposium and fair to be held in Cairo on April 29 to find Egyptian partners for investment and commerce. Egypt-UK, Economics, 4/19/1999 - Egypt calls for repatriating Kosovo refugees
Egypt called yesterday for the repatriation of Kosovo refugees immediately to Kosovo. Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said the problem of refugees can be solved only by repatriating them, adding that accommodating them, even temporally, is considered a grave danger. Egypt, Politics, 4/19/1999 - New underground metro line in Cairo will move 4 million passengers
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday inaugurated the third phase of the second line of the metro tunnels from Cairo University in the Southern west of the city to its remote north, passing under the Nile. The line is 20 km long. Egypt, Economics, 4/19/1999 - Mobinil long term loan in local currency
A group of Egyptian banks have agreed to offer the Mobinil company, an Egyptian company for mobile telephone service, a long-range loan valued at $670 million. Egypt, Business, 4/19/1999 - Egyptian minister speaks on water problems Regional-Egypt, Environment, 4/19/1999
- Egyptian economic delegation heads to Turkey
An Egyptian commercial delegation will head to Turkey during May for an official visit to resume discussions of progress reached regarding establishing a free trade zone with Turkey, which concerns of learning about investment opportunities in Egypt, especially in the Toshka project. Egypt-Turkey, Politics, 4/19/1999 - Nine banned Egyptian al-Jihad group members sentenced to death Egypt, Judicial, 4/19/1999