Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 3/15/1999
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of March 15, 1999
- Moroccan-Tunisian entente a reality, Tunisian president
Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Bin Ali told a Moroccan weekly that entente between Morocco and Tunisia is an evident reality and it is not needed to list its numerous manifestations. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 3/20/1999 - Morocco investigates increase of fructose production
Moroccan Minister of Industry, Trade and Handicraft Alami Tazi reviewed in Rabat Friday with a delegation of the Amylum industrial group, specializing in the production of starch and glucose, prospects of making fructose in a Casablanca plant. Morocco, Business, 3/20/1999 - Agriculture provides jobs to more than half of Moroccan working women
Agriculture is the sector that provides most jobs for Moroccan women, as 55% of working women are employed in agriculture, against 42.3% of men. Morocco, Economics, 3/20/1999 - Moroccan diplomat voices country's resolve to fight drug growth and trafficking
Morocco adheres fully to the political declaration and the work plan adopted by the 20th UN General Assembly calling for the consolidation of international cooperation to eradicate and considerably reduce the growing of illegal drugs, said a Moroccan diplomat. Morocco, Politics, 3/20/1999 - Columbian president hails Moroccans' solidarity move with earthquake victims
Columbian President Andres Pastrana hailed the Moroccans' solidarity move with his country following the earthquake that hit Columbia last January. Morocco-Colombia, Politics, 3/20/1999 - Crown prince launches exhibition on itinerary of Moroccan dynasties
Moroccan Crown Prince Sidi Mohammed launched on Friday an exhibition on "the cultural itinerary of the Almoravides and Almohades" dynasties. Morocco, Culture, 3/20/1999 - Morocco is waiting for UNO response to remarks over Sahara settlement plan
Morocco has sent its remarks to the UN secretary general regarding the issue of the 65,000 persons (of Sahrawi descent) who should be identified in order to vote in the UN-projected referendum and the issue of appeals by those who were not identified. Morocco, Politics, 3/19/1999 - Morocco, Columbia sign partnership accord
Morocco ranks first among Columbia's clients in the African continent. In 1996, Morocco received 91.4% of the Latin American country's exports to Africa. These exports are mainly made up of tobacco, sugar, coffee, and agricultural machinery. Morocco-Colombia, Politics, 3/19/1999 - Morocco earmarks $4.5 million to university scientific research
Morocco has earmarked some $4.5 million for the promotion of university scientific research, part of a program meant to back scientific research. Morocco, Science, 3/19/1999 - Morocco says all precautions were taken to facilitate access of goods to Europe
The Moroccan government has taken all "possible precautions" to facilitate the access of Moroccan goods to the European Union via Spain, said spokesman of the government, Khalid Alioua. Morocco, Economics, 3/19/1999 - Columbian president in Morocco
President Andres Pastrana of Columbia arrived in Marrakesh on Wednesday for a two-day working visit meant to give new momentum to political and economic cooperation between the two countries. Morocco-Colombia, Politics, 3/18/1999 - Education in population issues should first target rural girls, minister
Various education programs meant to promote awareness on population issues should first target girls in the rural world, said Moroccan Minister of Youth and Sports Ahmed Moussaoui. Morocco, Education, 3/18/1999 - Moroccan diplomat says negotiations with UN would end by March 22
Negotiations between Morocco and the secretary general of the United Nations organization, Kofi Annan, on activating the referendum process in the Sahara will end in "the coming days, i.e. before March 22," said Morocco's delegate to the U.N Ahmed Snoussi. Morocco, Politics, 3/18/1999 - Moroccan and Tunisian economic operators resolve to increase trade
It was also agreed to promote the movement of capital, speed up the ratification of the non-double taxation agreement, and consolidate cooperation in the exchange of expertise and information on business opportunities in both countries. Morocco-Tunisia, Economics, 3/18/1999 - Moroccan-Lebanese business council holds first meeting
The Moroccan-Lebanese business council will hold its first meeting in Morocco this March 24 to review ways of enhancing economic partnership and rev up trade exchange between the two Arab countries. Morocco-Lebanon, Economics, 3/18/1999 - Earth jolts twice in eastern Morocco Morocco, Local, 3/18/1999
- Morocco and Tunisia to set up free trade area
The agreement, initialed by the two states' ministers of trade on the sidelines of the official visit Tunisia's president paid to Morocco March 15-16, provides for the suppression, with immediate effect, of all duties on some 2,000 non-agricultural products carrying a customs duty below 10%. Morocco-Tunisia, Economics, 3/17/1999 - Tunisian president calls Moroccan and Tunisian parliaments to consolidate relations
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali has called on the Moroccan and Tunisian parliaments to consolidate relations between the two countries through the setting up of "brotherhood groups." Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 3/17/1999 - First Lady Clinton to visit Morocco end of March
US first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton will be staying in Morocco this March 27 through April 1, it was officially announced Tuesday at the White House. Morocco-Regional-USA, Politics, 3/17/1999 - Morocco and Tunisia for revival of Arab Maghreb Union
Morocco and Tunisia renewed on Tuesday aspiration to revive the Arab Maghreb Union that they described as a strategic option and a historic gain. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 3/17/1999 - Illiteracy rate lowered in Morocco
The illiteracy rate in Morocco has been lowered in 1998 from 55% to 47% thanks to the sustained and combined efforts made by governmental bodies and various NGOs. Morocco, Education, 3/17/1999 - Morocco and Palestine sign agricultural cooperation accord
Morocco and Palestine signed Tuesday in Rabat a cooperation accord in the field of agriculture and related sectors. Morocco-Palestine, Agriculture, 3/17/1999 - King Hassan II and President Ben Ali Upbeat over Future of Arab Maghreb Union
"We are confident that in the coming months the Arab Maghreb Union will overcome the difficulties that have so far hampered its construction," King Hassan II said, while the Tunisian head of state expressed wish that "UMA will start, with the beginning of the next century, an operational phase of progress (...) so that our peoples achieve integration into a strong regional grouping." Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 3/16/1999 - Israeli intransigence jeopardizes Mideast stability says Maghreban leaders
King Hassan II on Monday said that the Israeli intransigence in implementing peace accords, puts in jeopardy the security and stability in the Middle-East. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 3/16/1999 - Two Italians arrested in Morocco for drug trafficking Morocco-Italy, Judicial, 3/16/1999
- Palestinians want to benefit from Morocco's agricultural experience
Palestinians want to benefit from Morocco's experience in agribusiness and marketing of agricultural produce such as olive oil, flowers, tomatoes and citrus fruits. Palestine-Morocco, Economics, 3/16/1999 - Moroccan-Italian days on environment protection in Agadir
Morocco and Italy are holding in the Moroccan southern city of Agadir partnership days on environment protection. Morocco-Italy, Environment, 3/16/1999 - Columbian president in Morocco this week
Columbian President Andres Pastrana is expected in Morocco next Wednesday on a one-day working visit to give a new momentum to cooperation between the two countries in various sectors. Morocco-Colombia, Politics, 3/15/1999 - Palestine and Morocco to step up cooperation in agriculture Palestine-Morocco, Agriculture, 3/15/1999
- Tunisian president expected today in Morocco for first official visit
Tunisian President Zine El-Abidine Ben Ali is expected this Monday in Morocco on a first official visit to consolidate bilateral trade and boost Maghreban unity. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 3/15/1999 - King hails action of the government on first anniversary
King Hassan II hailed the government's action over the past year and called on them to adhere to the virtues of teamwork. Morocco, Politics, 3/15/1999 - Moroccan higher legislative body moves to amend internal laws
The Chamber of Advisors (upper house of the Moroccan parliament) is moving to amend its laws "to adapt the work of the chamber of advisors to that of the house of representatives" (lower house). Morocco, Politics, 3/15/1999 - Egypt renews backing to Morocco's territorial integrity Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 3/15/1999