Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 6/5/2000
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of June 5, 2000
- Morocco, Portugal agree to enhance partnership Morocco-Portugal, Business, 6/10/2000
- Morocco earmarks $ 43 mln for housing projects in southern region Morocco, Economics, 6/10/2000
- King Mohammed launches development projects in Souss-Massa-Dra
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Friday launched several development projects in favor of the rural population of the region of Souss-Massa-Dra. Morocco, Economics, 6/10/2000 - Moroccan, Mauritanian universities sign cooperation accord Morocco-Mauritania, Education, 6/10/2000
- Moroccan ambassador to Switzerland hands credentials Morocco-Liechtenstein, Politics, 6/10/2000
- King Mohammed, sheikh Hamad of Bahrain review bilateral issues Morocco-Bahrain, Politics, 6/9/2000
- Moroccan- Algerian talks on territory planning, environment in Algiers
Moroccan and Algerian ministers in charge of territory development, environment, and urbanism, Mohamed El Yazghi and Mohamed Boughazi, exchanged viewpoints on Thursday in Algiers on the two countries' experience in matters of territory planning and environment protection. Algeria-Morocco, Politics, 6/9/2000 - Nouakchott University President and Schools Deans in Rabat
The president of the university of Nouakchott and the deans of the university schools are currently visiting Morocco to further cooperation between the two states' universities. Morocco-Mauritania, Education, 6/9/2000 - King Mohammed arrives in Agadir Morocco, Local, 6/9/2000
- Japanese international cooperation bank vice-president in Morocco Morocco-Japan, Economics, 6/9/2000
- Morocco, Gabon to Activate Cooperation in Handicraft
Morocco and Gabon agreed to activate bilateral cooperation in handicraft and small and medium sized enterprises. Morocco-Gabon, Economics, 6/9/2000 - Moroccan- Hungarian working session in Rabat
A Moroccan-Hungarian working session was held on Thursday in Rabat under the co-chairmanship of the two countries Prime Ministers, Abderrahmane Youssoufi and Viktor Orban. Morocco-Hungary, Politics, 6/9/2000 - Human rights chairman says socio-economic rights are not guaranteed
The Moroccan Human Rights Association "AMDH" chairman Abderrahmane Benamar said none of the Moroccan administration or institutions do guarantee social and economic rights of Moroccans. Morocco, Culture, 6/9/2000 - Japan extends $ 110 million loan to Morocco
Japan has extended Morocco a $ 110 Million loan (11,359 Billion Yen) destined to finance infrastructure projects. Morocco-Japan, Economics, 6/9/2000 - Morocco, Nigeria call for more efforts to solve political and armed conflicts
Morocco and Nigeria called for intensifying efforts to solve political and armed conflicts and promote development and solidarity throughout the African continent. Morocco-Nigeria, Politics, 6/9/2000 - Moroccan mosques open to faithful non-stop from dawn to night-prayer
The Moroccan Endowments and Islamic Affairs department announced Thursday mosques throughout the kingdom will, henceforth, be open to the faithful from the "Sobh," early morning prayer to one hour after the last night-prayer "Al Ichaa." Morocco, Religion, 6/9/2000 - King- Chaired Ministers' Council approves development plan
Morocco's King Mohammed VI chaired on Wednesday in Marrakesh a ministers' council that adopted a series of laws, related to finances of local councils, the stock market, the National Drinking Water Authority (ONEP) and the social and economic development plan. Morocco, Politics, 6/8/2000 - Morocco, Spain agree direct fishing has to stop
Moroccan and Spanish foreign ministers, Mohamed Benaissa and Josep Pique, said in Rabat Wednesday that both countries agree that cooperation between Morocco and the European Union can no longer be part of the past agreements that provided for direct fishing in Moroccan waters. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/8/2000 - Moroccan- Hungarian business council set up
Morocco and Hungary set up on Wednesday a business council that will promote trade relations and establish a mutually advantageous economic cooperation. Morocco-Hungary, Economics, 6/8/2000 - Morocco, Gabon sign protocol to implement fishery accord
Morocco and Gabon concluded a protocol on implementation of the fishery agreement and a cooperation accord in higher education. Morocco-Gabon, Economics, 6/8/2000 - Morocco, Russia to set up political consultation mechanism
Morocco and Russia have agreed to set up a political consultation mechanism to bolster their bilateral cooperation. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 6/8/2000 - Hungarian premier meets Moroccan parliament speakers
Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, held separate meetings here Wednesday with the speakers of the two chambers of the Moroccan parliament, Abdelouahed Radi and Jalal Essaid. Morocco-Hungary, Politics, 6/8/2000 - Morocco denies plans to withdraw from 2006 world cup race
Moroccan officials in charge of the Moroccan candidacy to host the 2006 world soccer cup denied press reports that Morocco is planning to withdraw from the race to favor South Africa. Morocco, Sports, 6/8/2000 - Moroccan official urges participation of women in development process
No progress can be achieved without the participation of women in the development process, said Moroccan secretary of State for cooperation, Aicha Belarbi. Morocco, Culture, 6/8/2000 - Morocco: preventing 'justice and benevolence' group from organization summer camps
The Moroccan authorities ratified a plan preventing the opposition Islamic group 'justice and benevolence' from organizing summer camps that were held in several areas of the country in the summer of every year Morocco, Politics, 6/8/2000 - Spanish and Moroccan foreign ministers underscore importance of regular contacts
Spanish and Moroccan foreign ministers, Josep Pique and Mohamed Benaissa, underlined on Tuesday how important it is to maintain permanent contact to consolidate cooperation between the two countries. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Moroccan premier in Mauritanian to chair joint-commission Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 6/7/2000
- Hungarian premier starts visit to Morocco
Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, started on Tuesday a three-day official visit to Morocco at the invitation of his Moroccan peer, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, and was received in Casablanca, shortly after arrival, by King Mohammed VI. Morocco-Hungary, Politics, 6/7/2000 - King Mohammed receives Prince and Princess Takamado of Japan
King Mohammed VI received in Casablanca on Tuesday Prince and Princess Takamado of Japan. Morocco-Japan, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Nigeria wishes Morocco's return to OAU
Nigerian Secretary of State for foreign affairs, Dubem Onyia, hoped that Morocco would resume its seat within the Organization of African Unity (OAU) once the organization corrects the error it made when it admitted the so-called "Sahrawi Republic" in violation of international legality. Morocco-Nigeria, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Malian foreign minister meets Moroccan officials
Means of upgrading Moroccan-Malian relations and increasing trade exchanges topped talks visiting Malian foreign affairs minister, Modibo Sidibi, had in Rabat Tuesday with Moroccan officials. Morocco-Mali, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Moroccan- Malian joint commission winds up
The third session of Moroccan-Malian joint commission wound up in Rabat Tuesday with the signing of the session's minutes. Morocco-Mali, Economics, 6/7/2000 - Palestinian leader asks morocco to host palestinian national dialogue conference
Secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FDLP), Naief Hawatmeh, who is visiting Morocco, has proposed that Morocco hosts a Palestinian national dialogue conference to "restore Palestinian Unity." Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Morocco's ambassador to Lebanon hands credentials to President Lahoud
Morocco's newly appointed ambassador to Lebanon, Abdeljalil Fenjiro, on Tuesday handed his credentials to the Lebanese President Emile Lahoud. Lebanon-Morocco, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Gabonese delegation meets Moroccan officials
A visiting Gabonese ministerial delegation, led by state minister of foreign affairs and cooperation Jean Ping, started Monday talks in Rabat with Moroccan officials on means of bolstering bilateral cooperation. Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Qatar Says Support to Morocco 2006 Bid indisputable
Qatar said its support to Morocco's bid to host the 2006 world soccer cup is indisputable, despite earlier reports that Qatari member of the FIFA executive committee, Ben Hamman, would not vote for Morocco. Qatar-Morocco, Sports, 6/7/2000 - Chinese vice-foreign minister holds talks in Rabat
Chinese vice-foreign minister, Ji Pedin, who started on Monday a visit to Morocco, held separate talks in Rabat with several members of the cabinet, including Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Morocco-China, Politics, 6/7/2000 - Moroccan youth council, French economic and social council hold annual meeting in Paris
The Moroccan council for youth and the future (CNJA) and France's economic and social council (CES) are holding their annual meeting in Paris this June 6-7 to explore partnership opportunities between the two advisory institutions. Morocco-France, Culture, 6/7/2000 - Chinese vice-foreign minister in Rabat Morocco-China, Politics, 6/6/2000
- Russia's Putin sends message to king Mohammed
Russian vice-foreign minister, Vassily Sredine, arrived in Casablanca Monday with a message from President Vladimir Putin of Russia to King Mohammed VI. Morocco-Russia, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Moroccan foreign minister to visit Mauritania on Senegal dispute
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, is expected this Tuesday in Mauritania for a brief visit. Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Moroccan- Malian joint commission meets in Rabat
The third session of Moroccan- Malian joint commission opened in Rabat Monday under the co-chairmanship of Moroccan foreign affairs minister Mohamed Benaissa and Malian peer Modibo Sidibe. Morocco-Mali, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Moroccan official meets executives of Korean leading groups
Moroccan minister of industry, trade and handicraft held talks in Seoul with senior executives of Korean leading groups, such as Samsung, L.G. Electronics, Hyundai and Daewoo. Morocco-South Korea, Economics, 6/6/2000 - Preparations for Moroccan- Nigerian joint commission
Moroccan and Nigerian experts started Monday in Rabat preparatory meetings for Moroccan-Nigerian joint commission to be held this Wednesday. Morocco-Nigeria, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Moroccan premier receives Hawatmeh
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi met in Laayoun Monday with secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FDLP), Naief Hawatmeh, who is currently visiting Morocco at the invitation of leftist "OADP" party. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Hawatmeh says results of Oslo agreements are insignificant
Secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FDLP), Naief Hawatmeh, currently on a visit to Morocco, said results reaped by Palestine from the Israeli Oslo agreements are insignificant. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Princess Lalla Hasna releases open letter on world environment day
Princess Lalla Hasna, chairwoman of the national environment preservation campaign, has released an open letter inviting all citizens to preserve environment, underlining that the issue is not the sole responsibility of states and governments but involves all members of the civil society. Morocco, Environment, 6/6/2000 - Morocco's honorary consuls in central America confirm freeze of relations with Sahrawi republic
Morocco's honorary consuls in several Central American countries who are currently on a visit to the kingdom have confirmed their respective countries' decision to freeze relations with the enemies of Morocco's territorial integrity till the outcome of the referendum process, in line with the U.N settlement plan on the Sahara. Morocco, Politics, 6/6/2000 - Plant for tannery-produced chromium recycling dedicated in fez
A plant for the recycling of chromium produced by the tanneries of Fez, carried out with the support of the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), was dedicated on Monday. Morocco, Environment, 6/6/2000 - Rabat and Algiers keen on leveling down roadblocks Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 6/5/2000
- Moroccan home minister arrives in Madrid Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/5/2000
- Morocco - Mali commission opens today
The Moroccan - Malian commission will hold its fifth session this June 5-6 here, in keeping with instructions of King Mohammed VI and President Oumar Konare, says a statement of the Moroccan ministry of foreign affairs and cooperation. Morocco-Mali, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Senegal renews backing to Morocco's territorial integrity Morocco-Senegal, Politics, 6/5/2000
- Benaissa deplores lack of moves on Sebta and Mellilia
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation Mohamed Benaissa said Spain should respond to Moroccan expectations with regard to Sebta and Mellilia, the two presidios in northern Morocco. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Royal phone calls on Senegal - Mauritania border-developments
Morocco's King Mohammed VI had Sunday telephone calls with Presidents Mouaouiya Ould Sid Ahmed Taya and Abdoulaye Wade on developments at Mauritania and Senegal borders and offered mediation should the need arise. Morocco-Mauritania, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Prince and Princess Takamado of Japan visit sites in Morocco
Prince and Princess Takamado of Japan who started on Friday a friendly visit to the Kingdom, at the invitation of King Mohammed VI, visited over the weekend several social institutions and monuments. Morocco-Japan, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Spanish foreign minister to visit Morocco next week
Spanish Foreign Minister Josep Pique is expected to visit Morocco next week, diplomatic sources in Madrid said. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Palestinian leader says visit to Laayoune is token of support to Morocco's territorial integrity
Secretary general of the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine (FDLP), Naief Hawatmeh, said his visit to Laayoune, major city of Morocco's southern provinces, comes as a token for the Palestinian support to the kingdom's territorial integrity. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Morocco's first family and childhood center construction launched
Princess Lalla Fatima Zohra launched Friday the construction works in Rabat suburban area of Akrach of the first center of the Moroccan family and childhood back-up committee for basic education. Morocco, Culture, 6/5/2000 - Costa Rica Renews Decision to Suspend Recognition of Sahrawi Republic
Costa Rica has renewed its decision to suspend recognition of the so-called Sahrawi Republic (SADR) till the outcome of the U.N sponsored referendum in the Sahara. Morocco, Politics, 6/5/2000 - Russian vice-foreign minister tours Maghreb Morocco-Russia, Politics, 6/5/2000
- Lebanese Famed Singer in Rabat Festival
Lebanese famed singer Majda Erroumi will perform at the opening of the Rabat festival on June 10, organizers said. Lebanon-Morocco, Culture, 6/5/2000 - Veterinary students call for increasing animal stock medicare
Participants in the 1st forum held by the Moroccan Association of Veterinary Students Saturday called for increasing medicare to animal stock, threatened by drought. Morocco, Agriculture, 6/5/2000