Arabic News Weekly Edition for Morocco, 4/22/2002
Weekly Edition, Morocco - Week of April 22, 2002
- No bargaining over territorial integrity, Morocco
Morocco refuses to see Spain make of its position regarding Morocco's territorial integrity "a card to use for blackmail whenever there is a difference in Moroccan-Spanish relations," Moroccan foreign affairs Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/27/2002 - International equestrian federation holds general assembly in Morocco
"Strongly present in our artistic and literary legacy, horses lend beauty and aestheticism to our religious and national feasts and to our family celebrations. Some of Morocco's Sultans have made of their horseback their preferred throne, giving thus the best illustration of the high place Moroccans have given to their horses," Princess Lalla Amina said reading King Mohammed message Morocco, Culture, 4/27/2002 - Morocco-Qatar high commission meets early may
The Moroccan-Qatari High Joint Commission will meet early May in Rabat, Moroccan foreign affairs and cooperation minister, Mohamed Benaissa, announced. Morocco-Qatar, Politics, 4/27/2002 - Speaker of Moroccan house of representatives pays official visit to Kuwait Morocco-Kuwait, Politics, 4/27/2002
- Handball: Algeria beat Morocco in semi-final
Only one point was enough for Algeria to beat Morocco and bar them from reaching the final of the African championships for the first time in their history. Algeria-Morocco, Sports, 4/27/2002 - Moroccan employees, employers join in solidarity drive with Palestinians Morocco-Palestine, Culture, 4/26/2002
- Middle East, Moroccan Sahara at focus of King Mohammed - Annan talks
The situation in the Middle East and the latest report of the UN Secretary General on the Sahara were at the center of talks held in New York Thursday between King Mohammed VI and United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan. Morocco, Politics, 4/26/2002 - Moroccan-Lebanese friendship association born Lebanon-Morocco, Culture, 4/26/2002
- Tennis: Morocco's El Aynaoui moves to quarter-final in Barcelona Morocco, Sports, 4/26/2002
- Towards the creation of Moroccan expatriates observatory
A Moroccan Immigrants Body on Thursday signed a partnership convention with the International Organization for Migrations (IOM) that will lead to the creation of an observatory of Moroccan expatriates. Morocco, Culture, 4/26/2002 - Migrants rights resources center created
The Moroccan ministry of human rights and the International Organization for Migrations (IOM) signed Wednesday in Rabat a memorandum of intent to set up a resource center for migrants rights, which will be the first institution in the world to specialize in the rights of migrants. Morocco, Culture, 4/26/2002 - Morocco launches international tender for second fixed phone license in june
The Moroccan telecommunications regulatory agency "L'Agence Nationale de Reglementation des Telecommunications" (ANRT) announced Thursday that the tender will be launched on June 11 and that interested candidates can collect the tender related documents from June 11 through June 27. Morocco, Economics, 4/26/2002 - Morocco in world oil summit
Morocco attended Thursday in Paris the third World Oil Summit, which debated the impact of technical progress on oil and gas production and processing. Morocco, Economics, 4/26/2002 - Morocco to build six new seaside resorts
The campaign is meant to attract Moroccan and foreign investors and make them contribute to the promotion of the resorts Morocco, Economics, 4/26/2002 - Each Moroccan drinks 50 liters of milk a year, survey
Milk consumption in Morocco stands nearly at 50 litters per person annually, which is 0.13 litters a day, according to the statistics of the Moroccan Center of (Proper) Production (CMPP). Morocco, Economics, 4/26/2002 - Morocco's carrier cuts price of flights from London
The Moroccan carrier, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), has announced special tariffs on its flights from London to Morocco. Morocco-UK, Business, 4/26/2002 - Marrakesh hosts international water, energy forum Morocco-Regional, Economics, 4/26/2002
- Handball: Morocco qualify for world cup
Morocco on Wednesday defeated Angola 31-17 to make it to the semi final of the African handball championship and to the World Cup, due next year in Portugal. Morocco, Sports, 4/26/2002 - King Mohammed renews Morocco's resolve to promote democracy
"We must take up so many challenges," the sovereign said, mentioning part of these challenges "the promotion of human rights, a better distribution of wealth, the perfecting of women's integration in our society, the consolidation of democracy and the enlargement of regions' powers." Morocco, Politics, 4/25/2002 - King Mohammed meets US congressmen, says peace is necessity not an option
King Mohammed, who was delivering an address at the meeting he held Wednesday at the Capitol with Speaker of the House of Representatives Dennis Hastert and other House members, said the situation prevailing in the Middle East is a source of worry to all those who endeavor to establish a fair and lasting peace in the region. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/25/2002 - Morocco renews rejection of any partition proposal of its Sahara
"Morocco categorically rejects the partition idea that holds the seeds of incommensurable dangers for the region and that constitutes a serious precedent in Africa," said King Mohammed Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/25/2002 - King Mohammed to meet Annan Morocco-International, Politics, 4/25/2002
- Moroccan red crescent takes part in conference on humanitarian law in Almeria
Vice-president of the Moroccan Red Crescent (CRM), Mehdi Bennouna, participated April 18-20 in a conference on International Humanitarian Law, held by the Spanish Red Crescent in Almeria. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 4/25/2002 - Morocco takes part in Brussels european seafood fair
This is Morocco's third participation in the fair, which is Europe's most important event in the field. Nearly 1,400 enterprises from some 60 countries are exhibiting latest innovations and techniques to improve sea food conditioning and marketing. Morocco, Economics, 4/25/2002 - Moroccan-US summit talks focus on situation in Middle East, bilateral free trade area
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who is currently on a work visit to the United States, held talks at the White House on Tuesday with US President George Walker Bush on a set of topical issues of mutual concern. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/24/2002 - King Mohammed meets CIA chief Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/24/2002
- Sahara issue is an Algerian-Moroccan affair, diplomat
The Sahara issue is an Algerian-Moroccan affair and no solution is possible without negotiations between Algeria and Morocco, the Moroccan permanent representative to the United Nations said Wednesday. Morocco-Algeria, Politics, 4/24/2002 - Agadir initiative, best starting point for south mediterranean integration
Morocco on Tuesday stressed that the Agadir initiative is the best starting point for a genuine regional integration in the south Mediterranean. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 4/24/2002 - Palestinian Fatah movement leader confers with Moroccan party leaders
Member of the central committee of the Palestinian Fatah Movement, Hani El Hassan, conferred in Rabat Sunday and Monday with several Moroccan party leaders, who have all renewed Morocco's unfailing backing to the Palestinian cause. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 4/24/2002 - King Mohammed meets US energy secretary
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Tuesday in Washington US energy secretary, Abraham Spencer. Morocco-USA, Economics, 4/24/2002 - Representatives of organizations of Arab-Americans received by king Mohammed
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Tuesday at his residence in Washington representatives of organizations of Arab-Americans. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/24/2002 - King Mohammed receives delegates of US Jewish organizations
Morocco's King Mohammed VI received Tuesday in Washington delegates of US Jewish organizations. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/24/2002 - Morocco's hard currency assets rise by 29.6%
Morocco's hard currency assets reached 98.6 billion Dirhams($8.57 Bln) end of February 2002, which is a rise of 29.6% in comparison with the same period of the previous year, said the ministry of economy, finance, privatization and tourism. Morocco, Economics, 4/24/2002 - Overall port traffic decreases by 7.2% in january-february 2002
The overall traffic in Moroccan ports decreased by 7.2% during he first two months of 2002, going down 9.6 million tons. Morocco, Economics, 4/24/2002 - King Mohammed stresses need for immediate Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian territories Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/23/2002
- Morocco renews will to endeavour for reviving mideast peace process
Morocco's King Mohammed VI renewed on Monday in Washington Morocco's will to endeavour for reviving the Middle-East peace process, the Royal Office said in a release. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/23/2002 - King Mohammed renews Morocco's readiness for strategic dialogue with US
Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Monday renewed Morocco's readiness to establish a deep strategic dialogue with the USA on issues of defense, security and struggle against terrorism. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/23/2002 - Annan voice concern over humanitarian aspects of Sahara issue
United Nations Secretary General, Kofi Annan, said he was "very concerned" over the humanitarian aspects related to the Sahara issue and deplored that 1,362 Moroccan POWs are still detained in Polisario jails. Morocco, Politics, 4/23/2002 - Mubarak meets Moroccan MP delegation
Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak on Sunday met a Moroccan MP delegation, which started Saturday a five-day visit to Egypt. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 4/23/2002 - King Mohammed meets World Bank president, IMF director
the sovereign voiced appreciation for the sustained and outstanding cooperation the World Bank has developed with Morocco and invited James Wolfensohn to pay a visit to Morocco in the coming weeks to look into the new economic projects wherein the international financial institution might be associated. Morocco, Economics, 4/23/2002 - Morocco grants interest to projected free trade accord with US
Morocco's King Mohammed VI who met Monday in Washington the United States' representative for international trade negotiations, Robert Zoellick, confirmed the interest Morocco grants to the projected conclusion of a free trade accord with the United States. Morocco-USA, Economics, 4/23/2002 - Italian government for stronger partnership with Morocco
Moroccan minister of social economy, small and medium enterprises and handicraft in charge of the government's general affairs, Ahmed Lahlimi, said the Italian government is determined to develop a strong partnership with Morocco. Morocco-Italy, Economics, 4/23/2002 - Morocco attaches importance to USAID Action, king Mohammed
Morocco's King Mohammed VI, who received Monday in Washington Andre Natsios, Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), underlined the importance Morocco grants to the agency's action in the kingdom, mainly in matters of education, health and struggle against drought. Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/23/2002 - Prince Moulay Rachid meets heads of world, African handball governing bodies Morocco, Sports, 4/23/2002
- Morocco hosts general assembly of international equestrian federation
Rabat is playing host this April 22 through 27 to the general assembly of the International Equestrian Federation. Morocco, Sports, 4/23/2002 - King Mohammed arrives in Washington
Talks will cover a wide range of issues of common concern pertaining to bilateral relations and political and strategic developments in the world, particularly in the Middle East Morocco-USA, Politics, 4/22/2002 - Qatar's First Lady meets advisor to King Mohammed
Qatar's First Lady Sheikha Mouza Bent Nasser Moussanad, spouse of the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, received in Doha Monday advisor to King Mohammed VI, Ms Zoulikha Nasri. Qatar-Morocco, Politics, 4/22/2002 - Ten people killed, 34 injured in road accident near Agadir
Ten people were killed and 34 were injured in a tragic road accident Sunday at the entry of the southern Moroccan city of Agadir. Morocco, Local, 4/22/2002