Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 9/18/2000
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of September 18, 2000
- Tunisian president gets personal message from King Mohammed
Moroccan prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, on Friday handed over to Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Benali, a personal message from King Mohammed VI. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 9/23/2000 - Princess Lalla Meriem visits Italy at invitation of first lady Morocco-Italy, Politics, 9/23/2000
- Moroccan premier deplores low level of Moroccan-Tunisian trade
Moroccan prime minister, Abderrahmane Youssoufi, stressed in Tunis Friday that despite the regular meetings between Moroccan and Tunisian officials and economic operators, the level of trade remains low. Tunisia-Morocco, Economics, 9/23/2000 - Morocco counts two million mobile phones users and 100,000 internet surfers Morocco, Economics, 9/23/2000
- King mohammed visits literacy class in mosque
Morocco's King Mohamed VI visited on Friday the "Assalam" mosque in the suburbs of Sale (Rabat twin city) to inquire about literacy classes hosted by the Mosque. Morocco, Education, 9/23/2000 - Moroccan airport authority and Miami airport sign partnership convention Morocco-USA, Economics, 9/23/2000
- UN-mediated talks on Sahara to begin next week in Berlin
Parties to the Sahara issue will hold this September 28-29 in Berlin a new meeting, under the auspices of Secretary-General Kofi Annan's Personal Envoy, James Baker III, United Nations spokesman, Fred Eckhard, announced on Friday. Morocco, Politics, 9/23/2000 - Quebec's official leads business mission to Morocco
Quebec's vice-premier, Bernard Landry will be heading starting next Monday a business delegation on a four-day mission in Morocco, the Canadian embassy in Rabat announced. Morocco-Canada, Economics, 9/23/2000 - Moroccan demonstration against an Israeli delegation
Some 400 persons, mostly Islamists on Friday demonstrated in front of Sheraton hotel in Casablanca in protest of the visit made by the Israeli businessmen delegation to Morocco since September 17. Morocco-Israel, Politics, 9/23/2000 - USA contributes to drought-effects alleviation in southwestern Morocco
The USA will be undertaking a series of activities to alleviate effects of a second drought season on populations of the Moroccan southwestern region. Morocco, Economics, 9/23/2000 - White fly damages 200,000 tons of tomato crops
White fly has damaged an estimated 200,000 tons of tomato crops, said the association of fruit and vegetable producers and exporters. Morocco, Agriculture, 9/23/2000 - European Union grants morocco $72.7 mln for Mediterranean road
Morocco and the European Union signed this Friday a convention under which the Union contributes 800 million Dirhams ($ 72.7 million) to a 110 km long stretch of the Mediterranean by-pass. Morocco-European Union, Economics, 9/22/2000 - Morocco, Tunisia sign nine cooperation agreements
Morocco and Tunisia signed in Tunis Thursday evening nine cooperation agreements dealing with security, civil protection, local communities, housing, environment, and women promotion. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 9/22/2000 - Gabonese president in Morocco Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 9/22/2000
- Morocco renews wish to normalize relations with Algeria
Moroccan Premier Abderrahmane Youssoufi on Friday renewed wish to see relations between Morocco and Algeria "normalized." Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 9/22/2000 - Azoulay represents king in opening of Jews and art exhibit in new york
Royal advisor, Andre Azoulay, arrived will represent King Mohammed VI in the dedication ceremony of an exhibition on the multicultural art and traditions of Morocco and the history of Jewish life in Morocco for 2000 years. Morocco, Culture, 9/22/2000 - Morocco excludes reducing the value of its currency
Economic and financial sources in Morocco said that Morocco will not reduce the value of its national currency despite of the increase of the Dirham value 13% against the Euro Morocco, Economics, 9/22/2000 - Moroccan expatriate scientists form association to transfer knowledge to mother country
A group of Moroccan engineers, economists, computer engineers, scientists, mathematicians, biologists and chemists, living in France, have started an association meant to be a bridge between them and the scientific community of their home country. Morocco, Science, 9/22/2000 - Moroccan premier in Tunisia
Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi flew to Tunisia this Thursday to co-chair with Tunisian peer, Mohamed Ghanouchi, the 8th session of the high joint commission. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 9/21/2000 - Morocco participates in anti-illiteracy forum in Chad Morocco-Chad, Education, 9/21/2000
- Morocco moves to set up local investment committees to ease investments
Morocco is projecting to set up local investment committees at the level of prefectures and provinces to lift obstacles and facilitate the carrying out of investment projects. Morocco, Economics, 9/21/2000 - Spanish foreign minister hails King Mohammed' positive visit to Spain
Spanish foreign minister, Josep Pique, hailed as positive the official visit King Mohammed VI paid to Spain Sep. 18-20. The visit is a step forward in the development of a new model of relations between Rabat and Madrid, Pique told the Moroccan first TV channel RTM. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/21/2000 - Moroccan official stresses economic reasons behind conflicts in mediterranean
Speaker of the Moroccan house of representatives, Abdelouahed Radi, said in Lisbon Friday risks of conflicts in the Mediterranean region are mainly economic. Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 9/21/2000 - Illegal immigration web dismantled
A web specializing in smuggling people to Europe was dismantled recently by the police in Casablanca. Morocco, Judicial, 9/21/2000 - Israeli businessmen are visiting Morocco today Morocco-Israel, Economics, 9/21/2000
- Moroccan associatios and parties denounce hosting an Israeli agricultural conference
A Moroccan Islamic party urged all the Moroccan organizations and fronts to protest to stop the visit that is to be paid today be a delegation of Israeli businessmen to Morocco and to work on canceling their decided visit's program to some Moroccan areas. Morocco-Israel, Politics, 9/21/2000 - Concrete measures contemplated to promote textile sector
A set of concrete measures are being finalized to pull Morocco's textile sector out of its crisis, Mohamed Lahlou, chairman of the Moroccan textile and garments industry association (AMITH) announced. Morocco, Economics, 9/21/2000 - Lebanese author chairs Moroccan book prize jury
Lebanese author, Amin Maalouf, will chair the jury of the "Grand prix Atlas 2000" which rewards art books and photo albums, published by Moroccan publishing houses. Morocco, Culture, 9/21/2000 - al-Yousefi to visit Tunisia Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 9/20/2000
- Morocco, Spain voice will to foster cooperation
Morocco and Spain on Tuesday voiced "firm determination" to foster cooperation ties. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/20/2000 - Morocco renews attachment to Sahara referendum
Touching on the issue of Sebta and Mellilia --two Moroccan northern cities still under Spanish rule--, Benaissa underlined that the recovery of the two presidios is a Moroccan "historical right." He recalled that the question is a sovereignty issue for Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 9/20/2000 - Japan donates water tanks to Moroccan rural localities Morocco-Japan, Economics, 9/20/2000
- Morocco, Thailand cultural cooperation debated
The Kingdom of Thailand is reputed for centuries-old traditions, the variety of its natural landscape (mountains, beaches, historical sites and various arts…) This Asian Kingdom is distinguished by its peculiar cuisine and is ethnic diversity and religious cohabitation (Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism…). Morocco-Thailand, Culture, 9/20/2000 - Portuguese foreign minister meets speaker of Moroccan parliament
He added that both Morocco and Portugal agree that the two sides need to coordinate efforts to set up strong cooperation mechanisms to lead to a larger economic and social integration in the Mediterranean region. Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 9/20/2000 - Oil refining company agrees on salary increase Morocco, Business, 9/20/2000
- Morocco participates in Algiers' international book fair
Morocco is participating in the 6th international book fair of Algiers held September 19 through 24, a statement by the Moroccan ministry of culture and communication said. Algeria-Morocco, Culture, 9/20/2000 - King Juan Carlos lauds King Mohammed's modernization endeavors
The Spanish king also renewed his country's backing to Morocco's development efforts. "You can rely on Spain's backing to accomplish the historic task that destiny entrusted you with so that Morocco hold, in the coming century, the rank matching its history and prestige," he said. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/19/2000 - King Mohammed meets Moroccan community in Spain, new consular offices
The community members renewed attachment to the kingdom's sacred values and commitment to contribute to the economic and social development of their native country. They likewise pledged to defend Morocco's territorial integrity and hailed the king's outstanding decisions meant to promote the rule of the law and defend the interests of Moroccan expatriates. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/19/2000 - Madrid, Rabat pass two $ 90 million worth economic agreements
Morocco and Spain passed Tuesday two economic agreements on investment and debt-swapping on the fringes of the official visit of King Mohammed VI to Spain (Sep.18 through 20). Morocco-Spain, Economics, 9/19/2000 - Parliamentary delegation travels to Lisbon
A delegation from the Moroccan house of representatives (lower chamber), led by speaker Abdelouahed Radi, starts this Tuesday a three-day visit to Portugal. Morocco-Portugal, Politics, 9/19/2000 - To discuss the fishery file, resuming the negotiations with EU
A Moroccan sources assured that the consultations concerning the maritime fishery between Morocco and countries of the European Union will be resumed on 28th of current month in Brussels, referring to that the meeting that will comprise Moroccan and European officials will decide future of the cooperation between Morocco and the European Union in the fishery field. Morocco-European Union, Economics, 9/19/2000 - Sydney games: Moroccan boxer qualifies for second round Morocco, Sports, 9/19/2000
- King Mohammed received by Spanish king
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who is accompanied by his sister Princess Lalla Meriem, was received this Monday by King Juan Carlos of Spain at "El Pardo" Palace in Madrid. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/18/2000 - King's official visit to Spain, an outstanding event, politicians say
The three-day official visit Moroccan King Mohammed VI starts this Monday to Spain, is described by politicians, the civil society and journalists as an outstanding event and a landmark in fostering cooperation between the two countries and mutual understanding between the two peoples. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 9/18/2000 - Italian embassy gives equipment to Moroccan traditional fishermen
Italy's embassy in Rabat will give out this Monday a batch of navigation, communication, fishing and medical equipment to Moroccan traditional fishermen of the north-eastern town of Cala Iris. Morocco-Italy, Local, 9/18/2000