Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 7/5/1999
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of July 5, 1999
- Morocco boycotts the meeting of Africa summit in Algeria Morocco, Politics, 7/10/1999
- France underlines particular nature of Moroccan king's visit to France
The visit to France of King Hassan II of Morocco at a time France is hosting the year-long event on Morocco (Le Temps du Maroc) has a particular nature. Morocco-France, Politics, 7/10/1999 - Palestinian president calls King Hassan to carry on peace efforts
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat expressed the wish that King Hassan II of Morocco, will carry on efforts to unfreeze the middle east peace process. Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 7/10/1999 - Perspectives of referendum in the Sahara clearer, Sabonese FM says
Perspectives of a projected UN referendum in the Sahara are becoming clearer, said here Thursday Jean Ping, Gabonese foreign minister and outgoing chairman of the ministerial council of the Organization of African Unity. Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 7/10/1999 - Bouteflika: Arab Maghreb problems will rapidly disappear
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika of Algeria has underlined that the close ties binding the Moroccan and Algerian peoples are "deeper" and "translate better the peoples' behavior than the momentary clouds." Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 7/9/1999 - King Hassan announces two-year employment plan
King Hassan II announced on Thursday an employment plan extending between 1999 and 2001 to provide jobs to 60,000 young graduates annually. Morocco, Economics, 7/9/1999 - King Hassan calls for revolution in religious teaching in Morocco
King Hassan II called for a genuine revolution in religious teaching in Morocco and said that such an action has already been started. Morocco, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Morocco approves headquarters agreement with Jerusalem fund
The agreement, approved during a Cabinet meeting, tackles all aspects of the agency's headquarters in Casablanca, as well as advantages and immunities granted to it. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Morocco and Libya ought to build up complementarity to develop trade
Moroccan Economy and Finance Minister Fathallah Oualalou stressed on Wednesday the need for Morocco and Libya to build up on economic complementarity to upgrade trade exchange. Morocco-Libya, Politics, 7/9/1999 - King grants pardon to 1,807 convicts
On the occasion of the Youth Day, which marks this year the 70th birthday of King Hassan II, the sovereign granted pardon measures to 1,807 convicts, including persons held in prison and others who are free. Morocco, Politics, 7/9/1999 - US president hails Moroccan king's efforts for stability and democracy
US president Bill Clinton hailed efforts made by King Hassan II that made of Morocco a model of stability in the region. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Moroccan legislative house approves free trade area with four European states Morocco, Economics, 7/9/1999
- Speaker of Tunisian parliament meets Basri in Rabat
Speaker of the Tunisian chamber of representatives, Fouad Mebazza, who started on Wednesday a four-day official visit to Morocco, conferred in Rabat Thursday with Moroccan Minister of the Interior Driss Basri. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 7/9/1999 - King Hassan in France next week
The king will be France's guest of honor at the traditional parade of July 14, marking France's National Day. Morocco-France, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Report: Ministerial reshuffle in Morocco shortly
Morocco's L'Economiste daily reported on Thursday that a reshuffle will be operated shortly in the Moroccan government, headed by Socialist leader, Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Morocco, Politics, 7/9/1999 - U.N. envoy for Sahara confers with Moroccan foreign minister
Moroccan Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Minister Mohamed Benaissa conferred in Rabat on Thursday, with William Eagleton, special representative of the United Nations secretary general for the Sahara. Morocco-UN, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Spanish parties fail in attempt to overthrow Muslim mayor of Melillia
Muslim mayor Mustapha Aberchan will maintain his position in the Moroccan northern city of Melilia, still under Spanish rule, despite attempts by Spanish political circles to overthrow him. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 7/9/1999 - FAO says no locust spotted in Morocco in June
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization "FAO" said it does not expect any major development in the situation of migrant locusts in Morocco, as no locust was spotted in Morocco in June. Morocco, Environment, 7/9/1999 - Prime minister chairs first government council after illness
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi chaired on Thursday the first government council after the surgery to the head he underwent last June 20. Morocco, Politics, 7/9/1999 - Morocco's El-Guerrouj shatters mile world mark
Moroccan field and track star Hicham El-Guerrouj shattered on Wednesday here the mile world record, clocking 3:43.13 in a breathtaking race at the second Golden League meeting of the season. Morocco, Sports, 7/8/1999 - Speakers of Moroccan and Tunisian parliaments meet in Rabat
Speaker of the Tunisian chamber of representatives, Fouad Mebazza, who started on Wednesday a four-day official visit to Morocco held separate meetings with the speakers of the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament, Abdelouahed Radi and Jalal Essaid. Morocco-Tunisia, Politics, 7/8/1999 - King Hassan calls Morocco, Algeria to cultivate factors of unity
King Hassan II called on Morocco and Algeria to cultivate what can unite them and appease what can divide them. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/8/1999 - King Hassan impressed and reassured by changes in Moroccan society
King Hassan II said he was impressed and reassured by the changes that occurred in the Moroccan society over the past decade. Morocco, Politics, 7/8/1999 - Research institute on medicinal plants to be set up in Morocco
Morocco harbors some 42,000 species of plants, but only 800 are used in the medicine and perfume industries, the official said, noting that the marketing of plants is scoring an increasing progress due to the use of these plants, either traditional or modern, in medicine, cosmetics and others. Morocco, Science, 7/8/1999 - Network to migrate youths to Israel discovered in Morocco Morocco-Israel, Politics, 7/8/1999
- King Hassan calls for restoring trust in Mideast
King Hassan II called for restoring, at any cost, a climate of trust in the Middle-East and renewed will to spare no effort to promote peace in the region. Morocco-Israel, Politics, 7/8/1999 - Morocco, Croatia sign four agreements
The agreements deal with air transport, a project to cancel the visa requirement for holders of diplomatic passports, sea transport and the consolidation of political consultation between the two countries' foreign ministries. Morocco-Croatia, Politics, 7/8/1999 - Budget deficit curbed to around 3% of GDP in fiscal 1998-99
The Moroccan budget deficit in the fiscal year 1998-1999 is to stand at around 3% of the Gross Domestic Product, announced the Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance. Morocco, Economics, 7/8/1999 - Moroccan fishing professionals say departure of foreign fleet will generate $1.5 billion
The departure of the entire foreign fleet from Moroccan territorial waters will create 100,000 new jobs and double foreign currency incomes to $1.5 billion, said Moroccan fishing professionals. Morocco, Politics, 7/8/1999 - Handicap International to open office in Morocco
Morocco and Handicap International signed here on Wednesday an agreement under which the international non-governmental organization will open an office in Morocco. Morocco, Health, 7/8/1999 - Italy to expel over 60 Moroccan illegal immigrants
The Italian authorities will expel over 60 Moroccan illegal immigrants who entered on July 2 the European country hidden in containers, the Italian Interior Ministry said. Morocco-Italy, Politics, 7/8/1999 - Preparations underway for Casablanca international athletics meet, Aouita says
World track and field legend Said Aouita said on Wednesday that preparations are underway for holding on July 13 an international athletics meeting in the Moroccan metropolitan city of Casablanca. Morocco-International, Sports, 7/8/1999 - King Hassan to visit France Morocco, Politics, 7/7/1999
- Speaker of Tunisian parliament in Rabat to strength legislators ties Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 7/7/1999
- Croatian foreign minister in Morocco Morocco-Croatia, Politics, 7/7/1999
- European Union starts informal contacts with Morocco on new fisheries accord, Bonino
The European commission has started informal contacts with Moroccan authorities in the perspective of negotiations on a new fisheries accord Morocco-European Union, Economics, 7/7/1999 - Morocco calls France to contribute to Mediterranean by-pass
Moroccan minister of finance and economy, Fathallah Oualalou, called France Monday to contribute to the financing of the Mediterranean by-pass that links Moroccan northeastern cities. Morocco, Economics, 7/7/1999 - Morocco, Spain to bolster environment protection through debt reconversion
Morocco and Spain have voiced determination to bolster cooperation in matters of environment protection in a decentralized frame and to use the mechanisms of Moroccan debt reconversion to carry out environment protection and lasting development projects. Morocco-Spain, Environment, 7/7/1999 - Morocco's upper house adopts laws on creation of social agency and prisons
Justice minister, Omar Azziman, explained that the draft law was inspired from the principles contained in the government's declaration, mainly a strong commitment to improve living conditions in Moroccan jails Morocco, Judicial, 7/7/1999 - French AIDS-Solidarity Fund donates moroccan AIDS patients ff 1.7 million Morocco-France, Health, 7/7/1999
- US congressional staffers visit southern provinces Morocco, Politics, 7/7/1999
- King of Morocco renews resolve to establish exemplary relations with Algeria
King Hassan II of Morocco renewed resolve to establish exemplary relations between Morocco and Algeria, given the two neighboring countries' shared destiny and their role in the construction of the Arab Maghreb Union. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 7/6/1999 - Libyan-Moroccan talks on upcoming joint commission
Secretary general of the Libyan People's Committee of trade and mining, Meftah Ali Azzouza, met in Rabat on Monday with Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa and minister of the government's general affairs, Ahmed Lahlimi. Morocco-Libya, Politics, 7/6/1999 - Moroccan fisheries professionals reject proposal to set up joint ventures with E.U.
For the Moroccan side, the Morocco-EU cooperation must seek another partnership formula, promoting joint ventures in fisheries-related sectors such as shipyards, ships maintenance, and sea-food processing, in addition to fish-farming. Morocco, Economics, 7/6/1999 - Morocco, China sign accord on maritime transport
Morocco and China concluded in Rabat on Monday an accord consolidating the juridical framework of bilateral cooperation in matters of maritime transport. Morocco-China, Economics, 7/6/1999 - Sahrawi notables renew right of all Sahrawis to participate in referendum
Several Shioukh (heads) of Sahrawi tribes, elected representatives and delegates of women's associations have stressed on Sunday the right of all the people of sahrawi descent to participate in all the phases of the referendum that the U.N is projecting to hold in the Sahara in July 2000. Morocco, Politics, 7/6/1999 - UNICEF and British Airways launch campaign for moroccan homeless children
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and British Airways are conducting a fund-raising campaign for Morocco's homeless children. Morocco-UK, Culture, 7/6/1999 - Saudi fund grants Morocco $40 million loan
The Saudi Development Fund has granted Morocco a loan worth $40 million to finance three projects, it was officially announced in Rabat on Tuesday. Morocco, Economics, 7/6/1999 - US Congress staffers meet members of Moroccan human rights council
A delegation of staffers from the US congress, currently visiting Morocco, held in Rabat Monday a work session with members of the Moroccan Human Rights Advisory Council (CCDH). Morocco, Politics, 7/6/1999 - King Abdullah of Jordan hails Moroccan king's efforts to cement Arab ranks
King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan who paid a work visit to Morocco over the weekend hailed the efforts made by Morocco's King Hassan II to cement Arab ranks, foster Arab solidarity and promote economic complementarity and extended the sovereign an invitation to visit Jordan. Morocco-Jordan, Politics, 7/5/1999 - King Abdullah of Jordan visits Morocco, confers with King Hassan II
King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan who paid a working visit to Morocco over the weekend conferred with King Hassan II on restoring Arab solidarity and on the Middle East peace process. Jordan-Morocco, Politics, 7/5/1999 - Morocco renews readiness to contribute to a fair settlement in Mideast
King Hassan II has renewed Morocco's readiness to contribute to a fair and comprehensive settlement of the Middle East problem. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/5/1999 - 13 percent unemployment average in Morocco Morocco, Politics, 7/5/1999
- Morocco gets $65 million in loans from two Arab bodies
Morocco obtained two loans worth $65 million from the Arab Monetary Fund and the Program for Financing Arab Trade, it was officially announced in Rabat. Morocco-United Arab Emirates, Economics, 7/5/1999 - Spanish-Moroccan-Potuguese consortium wins Morocco's second Gsm mobile phone licence
With a tender of $1.08 billion, Spanish-Moroccan-Portuguese consortium "Medi-telecoms" won Morocco's second Gsm Mobile Phone Licence, it was officially announced here. Morocco, Business, 7/5/1999 - Morocco, Guinea sign implementation protocol of fisheries accord
Morocco and Guinea signed in Rabat on Saturday an implementation protocol of the fisheries accord binding the two countries since April 1997. Morocco-Guinea, Economics, 7/5/1999 - Officials from Moroccan Interior Ministry on study mission in USA
A delegation of top officials from the Moroccan Interior Ministry is undertaking this July 3-18 a study mission in the USA, sponsored by the US Agency for International Development. Morocco-USA, Politics, 7/5/1999 - Moroccan and Cote D'Ivoire foreign ministers meet in Rabat
The foreign ministers of Morocco and Cote D'Ivoire, Mohamed Benaissa and Amara Essy, held talks on Monday, covering "issues of common interest," reports a statement of the Moroccan foreign department. Morocco-Cote D'Ivoire, Politics, 7/5/1999 - Moroccan wins 5,000 meter race in Saint-Denis meeting, shatters own record
Brahim Jabbour, Morocco, won Saturday afternoon during the Saint-Denis athletics meeting the 5,000 meter race in 13:01.41, shattering his own record of 13:08.86. Morocco, Sports, 7/5/1999 - Eleven bus passengers die in road accident Morocco, Local, 7/5/1999
- Morocco, Australia review projected trade agreement
Morocco and Australia reviewed in Rabat the projected trade agreement, expected to be signed during an Australian official's visit to Morocco, according to a statement of the Moroccan Ministry of Industry, Trade and Handicraft. Morocco-Australia, Economics, 7/5/1999 - Moroccan interior minister issues instructions for stringent control of illegal emigration
Moroccan Interior Minister Driss Basri called in a note to local authorities for increased mobilization to fight clandestine emigration and dismantle webs organizing "this new form of delinquency." Morocco, Politics, 7/5/1999 - Morocco, Senegal sign oil cooperation accord Morocco-Senegal, Economics, 7/5/1999