Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 5/25/1998
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of May 25, 1998
- Kuwaiti deputies want a Gulf National Security Council
Members of the foreign affairs' committee in the Kuwait Nation's Council (parliament) suggested establishing a Gulf national security council comprising the six member states in the Gulf Cooperation Council. Gulf-Kuwait, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Syrian defense minister to visit Tehran
Syrian Defense Minister Mustafa Tlass received a formal invitation from his Iranian counterpart, Ali Shamkhani, to visit Tehran as soon as possible. The invitation was delivered by the Iranian ambassador in Damascus, Sheikh Hassan Ekhteri. Syria-Iran, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Chirac visits Beirut
Chirac will hold talks with Lebanese President Elias Hrawi, Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Foreign Minister Fares Boueiz, tackling enhancing bilateral relations, reviving the peace process and addressing the Israeli suggestion of a conditional withdrawal Lebanon-France, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Trade discussions between Libya and Egypt
Foad Galal, Egypt's ambassador in Libya, confirmed yesterday that, "The anticipated visit of Libya's Colonel Moammar Gaddafi to Egypt during the coming days comes within the permanent coordination between the two leaders of the two countries in different international and Arab issues." Egypt-Libya, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Arab League praises Polish call for Palestine to attend cities conference
Fadporesky said that calling on Palestine's delegation to participate in the conference made the Mayor of Israeli Jerusalem, Ehud Olmert, refuse to participate in the conference Regional-Palestine, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Abdul Wahab Darawshe: Israeli people tend to extremism
Abdul-Wahab Darawshe, the head of the Arab Democratic Party in Israel, expressed his hope of convening an Arab summit to discuss the latest peace process and the Israeli refusal to implement its signed agreements with the Palestinians. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Iranian parliamentary head to be chosen tomorrow
Iran said elections for the members of the constitutional protection council will be held on October 23. The council has the authority to choose and discharge the Iranian Republic's guide. Iran, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Bahrain - UN Bahrain-UN, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Comoros president dissolves government Comoros, Politics, 5/30/1998
- China calls on Israel to eliminate Middle East bottleneck Regional-Israel-China, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Moratinos, al-Majali hold talks discuss on M.E. Jordan-Regional-European Union, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Russian - Lebanese bilateral relations reviewed Lebanon-Russia, Politics, 5/30/1998
- China for early lifting of UN sanctions imposed on Iraq Iraq-China, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Former French president visits Tehran today Iran-France, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Sudanese - Egyptian discussion about Nile water begins Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Palestine calls for world support to Egyptian - French international peace conference
In a meeting held in Ramallah lasting until early this morning and headed by Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian government called on all countries of the world to support the call by Egypt and France for an international conference to discuss the halted peace process. Palestine, Politics, 5/30/1998 - Sheikh Ahmed Yassin is visiting Sudan Palestine-Sudan, Politics, 5/30/1998
- Arab mini-summit under hot debate
A high-ranking diplomat said that the Saudi crown prince will meet on Saturday with President Hafez al-Assad and will meet on Sunday with King Hussein of Jordan to discuss preparations for convening a mini Arab summit to counter the Israeli policy. Regional, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Arafat to visit UAE tomorrow Palestine-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Arab-Kurdish dialogue: democracy and multiplicity allow for national unity
Deliberations of the Arab - Kurdish dialogue conference started in Cairo on Thursday. Politicians and intellectuals from various Arab states are taking part in the conference. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Bashir for pardoning rebels in the south
Sudanese President has renewed his offer provides for general pardoning of all armed rebellions in Southern Sudan. He added that following the peace accord signed in 1997 with certain Southern groups there is no need for continued war in the South. Sudan, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Lebanon elections Lebanon, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Kuwaiti deputies reject Crown Prince's invitation
Some Kuwaiti deputies plan to refuse the invitation from the Kuwaiti Crown Prince, Saad al-Abdullah al-Sabah, which was sent to 1,000 Kuwaiti personalities to attend a banquet. Kuwait, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Sheikh Yassin arrives in al-Khartoum Palestine, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Prince of Qatar to visit France Qatar-France, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Kuwait denies preventing Iraq from Arab summit
Sheikh Ahmed al-Sabah, the Kuwaiti foreign minister, confirmed on Thursday) that his country is not putting any limits on Iraq attending any Arab summit, referring to the restoration of relations between Kuwait and the countries that backed Iraq durring the Gulf crisis. Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Chirac starts visit to Lebanon today
President Chirac will hold talks with Lebanese President Elias Hrawi and with high-ranking Lebanese officials aiming at reactivating and developing bilateral relations and reviewing the Middle East peace process. Lebanon-France, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Tunisian, Maltese FMs meet on ME, Europe
An official Tunisian source said that the Maltese minister of foreign affairs and the environment on Thursday started an official visit to Tunisia in order to hold talks with his Tunisian counterpart, Saeed Bin Mustafa, on the Middle East and Europe. Tunisia-Malta, Politics, 5/29/1998 - UN - Iraq Iraq-UN, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Bashir makes southern visit Sudan, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Palestine statehood Palestine, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Arafat faces no-confidence vote Palestine, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Minor haj canceled in Iraq Iraq, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Abdul Meguid confirms Arab, Muslim refusal of Gingrich Jerusalem statements Regional, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Meetings of the ministerial council for the O.A.U on 4 June
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa will head his country's delegation to the meetings of the 68th ministerial council of the Organization of African Unity, which will be held in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, on June 4-6. North Africa-Egypt, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Shamseddine: Israel is a hostage in hands of Lebanese resistance
The head of Lebanon's High Islamic Shiite Council, Imam Muhammad Mahdi Shamseddine, confirmed the correlation of the two Lebanese and Syrian tracks in the peace process with Israel. Lebanon, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Egypt asks European countries to deliver terrorist elements Egypt, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Kuwaiti parliamentarian confirms support for the Iraqi people
The head of foreign affairs committee in the Kuwaiti Nation's Council (the parliament), Abdul Aziz al-Adesan, confirmed on Wednesday evening in Manama that Kuwait, on both the public and formal levels backs up the Iraqi people and stands with them Kuwait-Iraq, Politics, 5/29/1998 - King Hassan leaves Cairo after signing 13 agreements with President Mubarak
Moroccan monarch King Hassan II left Egypt yesterday to return to his country after a visit that lasted for three days, in which he held three bilateral meetings with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 5/29/1998 - Libya, Kenya to resume diplomatic relations Libya-Kenya, Politics, 5/29/1998
- Moussa warns of nuclear proliferation
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa warned that the international nuclear non-proliferation treaty is currently in danger, requiring that this treaty include the entire Middle East region, including Israel, because of the danger presented by the current situation in this region. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Kurds: our objective is confederation
Leaders of the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan national federation yesterday called on Baghdad to offer the Kurdish area in northern Iraq large-scale self rule should the Iraqi leadership desire to end the separatist movement in the region. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Saudi Arabia and Iran sign multi-faceted cooperation accord
Iran and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed in Tehran a cooperation agreement covering economic, trade, technical, scientific, cultural and sport fields. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 5/28/1998 - talks to hold an Arab mini-summit
Arab diplomatic sources said there are high-level communications underway between Arab leaders in order to hold an Arab mini-summit. Regional, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Iraq delegation heads to Tehran
An Iraqi source said that an Iraqi delegation headed today to Tehran in order to hold talks with Iranian officials on the normalization of relations between the two countries. Iraq-Iran, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Arafat meets with Gingrich
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat received yesterday a delegation from the US congress, chaired by House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Gingrich recently said that Jerusalem is "the united and eternal capital of Israel," which provoked the Arab states and the Palestinians. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/28/1998 - King Hassan, Mubarak discuss Middle East peace, bilateral relations
King Hassan II of Morocco and President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Wednesday discussed the "fading hopes" in the Middle East peace process, according to diplomats in Cairo. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 5/28/1998 - King Hassan to sign free trade zone agreement in Cairo
King Hassan of Morocco on Tuesday night started a visit to Cairo, his first visit outside his country since 1995, during which he will discuss bilateral and regional issues relating to the peace process. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 5/28/1998 - UAE calls for an Arab summit
The United Arab Emirates asserted the need to convene an urgent Arab conference to counter the challenges the Arab nation has undergone as a result of the stumbled Middle East peace process. United Arab Emirates-Sudan, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Sudanese opposition in Cairo for uprising against al-Bashir
Leadership of the Sudanese Democratic National Coalition, which comprises parties of the northern opposition and southern rebels, will hold the first meeting of its kind in Cairo to discuss means of organizing an "uprising to topple the Sudanese regime," according to coalition spokesman Farouk Abu Issa. Sudan, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Sudan's unity stressed by Egypt and Garang after opposition meeting
Youssef Wali, the secretary general of Egypt's National Party announced yesterday that Egypt supports Sudan's unity and that Egypt does not admit any division for Sudan with its South. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Arab League is concerned about weapons of mass destruction
Esmat Abdul Meguid, the secretary-general of the Arab League, stated yesterday that the league is closely following regional and international reactions to the Indian nuclear experiments and the pressure placed on Pakistan Regional-Israel-India, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Assad confers with US congressmen
President Assad noted that Syria, which has played a great role in launching the process, "is keen on realizing peace in line with the agreed-upon principles and resolutions of the international legitimacy." Syria-USA, Politics, 5/28/1998 - King Hussein and Gingrich discuss peace process
Both speakers, a number of deputies and the Jordanian ambassador to Washington waited for him till 3 p.m. at the Meridian Hotel in Amman, but Gingrich did not attend. Jordan, Politics, 5/28/1998 - Syrian - Kuwaiti education ties discussed Syria-Kuwait, Politics, 5/28/1998
- France: Jersualem a subject for final status talks Palestine-France, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Sudan - Qatar talks Sudan-Qatar, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Bahrain - France Bahrain-France, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Iraq oil-for-food contracts Iraq, Politics, 5/28/1998
- UNDOF mandate extended Syria-Israel-UN, Politics, 5/28/1998
- East Jerusalem - settlers Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Talks between Mubarak and Gaddafi in Cairo Libya-Egypt, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Iraqi information minister: Arab states oppose continued sanctions on Iraq Iraq, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Improvement in Eritrean - Yemeni relations Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Iran: a new phase of relations with UAE United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Ruler of Kuwait confers with Saudi FM Kuwait-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/28/1998
- China for the establishment of a Palestinian state Israel-China, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Israel's experience in agriculture, technology proposed to Chinese
In his visit to China, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hoped that his visit would help achieve peace in the Middle East. Netanyahu reiterated his refusal of the French - Egyptian proposal to convene a peace conference in the Middle East in order to take it out of its stalemate, claiming "bilateral talks" are the best means for achieving peace. Israel-China, Politics, 5/28/1998 - AL secretary in Lebanon on Sunday Regional, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Chirac to visit Lebanon tomorrow Lebanon-France, Politics, 5/28/1998
- Yassin raises US $400 million, worries Palestinian government
Contrary to press reports, the Palestinian government has not considered at all the question of whether to allow Hamas spiritual leader Sheikh Ahmed Yassin back to Palestine. Palestine, Politics, 5/27/1998 - UAE works on solving Doha - Manama dispute
The sources said that Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem will head to Saudi Arabia for a formal visit, and he will deliver a massage from Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa to Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah. Gulf, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Garang will not attend opposition meeting in Cairo
The head of the Sudanese People's Liberation Army, John Garang, informed the head of the Sudanese opposition Democratic National Assembly, Mohammed Osman, that he will not be able to attend the meeting of the opposition's leadership in exile, which is to be held for the first time in Cairo. Sudan, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Shiekh Yassin and George Habesh agree to form a new front
A member of the political bureau of the Public Front for Liberating Palestine, Maher El-Taher, said that the leaders of the Islamic resistance movement, Hamas, agreed with the Public Front for Liberating Palestine on forming a national front that comprises all the forces opposed to the Oslo agreements to overcome the disputes among Palestinian factions. Palestine, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Egyptian parliament head calls for Arab solidarity against Israeli provocation
Ahmed Fathi Serour, the head of Egypt's People's Assembly, called yesterday during a meeting held between an Egyptian parliamentary delegation and the head of the Tunisian Council of Deputies, Foad El-Mobzeh, for Arab solidarity in confronting Israeli provocation. Egypt-Tunisia, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Palestinian AL delegate attacks US House Speaker
The Palestinian delegate at the Arab League, Mohammed Sobaih, attacked the speaker of the US House of Representatives, Newt Gingrich, for harming the peace process by supporting Israel's extreme policy. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Henish Island decision due within a month
The undersecretary of the Yemeni Foreign Ministry, Ghaleb Ali Gamil, said that the international arbitration committee charged with settling a dispute between Yemen and Eritrea over possession of Henish island delayed issuing its final decision because its needed more time to examine the information presented in the dispute and to check on facts. Yemen-Eritrea, Politics, 5/27/1998 - OIC meeting concludes Regional-Iran-OIC, Politics, 5/27/1998
- Butler - Iraq Iraq, Politics, 5/27/1998
- Libya praises Organization of African Unity's stance concerning Lockerbie case Libya-OAU, Politics, 5/27/1998
- Palestinian leaders meets king Fahd Palestine-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/27/1998
- Arafat will visit south Africa during August
Palestinian sources told ArabicNews.com that Palestinian President Yasser Arafat will pay an official visit south Africa; in next August according to president of South Africa Nelson Mandela's invitation. Palestine, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Kurdish - Arab discussions start today in Cairo
Two days of Kurdish - Arab discussions with the participation of the Egyptian committee for solidarity, the Kurdish Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan began this morning. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Abdul Meguid to visit Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Esmat Abdul Meguid will head on May 30 to Lebanon for a two-day official visit. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Algeria: National Assembly distributes posts among its members
The political bureau of Algeria's ruling National Democratic Assembly party held a meeting yesterday evening in order to distribute posts among its 15 members, who were elected on May 14-15. Algeria, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Message from Iranian President to Kuwaiti Emir Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 5/27/1998
- Meeting with President al-Assad, fruitful, Sheikh Yassin says
Founder of the Palestinian resistance movement (Hamas) Sheikh Ahmad Yassin has praised Syria's national stances towards the Arab causes, and its continued support for the cause of Palestine and the struggle of the Palestinian people to liberate their territories and establish their own independent state on their national soil. Palestine, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Message from Chirac to president al-Assad
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Tuesday received a message from French President Jacques Chirac, conveyed during talks with director of the Middle East and North Africa department at the French Foreign Ministry, Jean Claude Coesseran. Syria-France, Politics, 5/27/1998 - AL condemns Israeli settlement policy in the Golan
Arab League Assistant Secretary for political affairs Muhammad Zakarya Ismael, said in a Tuesday statement that the announcement of 380 housing units in the occupied Syrian Golan and to sell them to Jewish settlers is a new evidence of lies told by the Likud government of Benjamin Netanyahu as regards Israel's allegations it wants peace and resumption of negotiations. Syria-Regional, Politics, 5/27/1998 - Iraqi official in Tehran for normalizing relations Iraq-Iran, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Iran: Saudi - Iranian relations reflect on Arab states
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal and his Iranian counterpart Kamal Kharazi held a joint press conference today upon the arrival of the Saudi minister in Tehran, during which the two sides expressed their countries' desire to expand the volume of bilateral cooperation in various fields. Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Gingrich - Albright Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Saudi - Iranian cooperation continues as al-Faisel heads to Tehran
Rafsanjani said consolidating relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have become a must to establish "peace and stability in the region according to the interests of its peoples." Saudi Arabia-Iran, Politics, 5/26/1998 - US military commander achieves progress in Yemen
The commander-in-chief of US Central Command, General Anthony Zinni, began a formal visit to Yemen yesterday that will conclude today, after his meeting with Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and officials in the Yemeni Defense Ministry. Yemen-USA, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Peru, PLO elevate diplomatic representation Palestine-Peru, Politics, 5/26/1998
- King Hassan of Morocco confers with Mandela Morocco-South Africa, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Hamas not to transfer headquarters to Damascus Palestine-Syria, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Iraqi foreign minister heading today to the U.N.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Said al-Sahaf is heading today to the United Nations to hold talks with officials in the organization. Iraq, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Omani, Kuwaiti ministers meet Oman-Kuwait, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Israeli flagrant disregard to international law continues in Syrian Golan
The Arab League has strongly condemned an Israeli announcement that it plans to build 400 housing units in 14 Israeli settlements in the occupied Golan Syrian Heights. Syria-Regional, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Iran Foreign Minister confers with OIC secretary-general Regional-Iran, Politics, 5/26/1998
- France for convening Middle East International conference
France has announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest remarks in which he rejected any Israeli withdrawal to June 4, 1967 borders, raised the necessity and importance of holding an international conference on the Middle East peace process. Regional-France, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Sudanese government approves of opposition conference in Cairo
Khartoum approved today the conference of the Sudanese opposition in Cairo, saying it prefers to hold such conferences in the Egyptian capital instead of the Eritrean capital, Asmara. Sudan, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Egyptian, Jordanian foreign ministers meet
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa met today in Amman with his Jordanian counterpart, Jawad al-Anani, and discussed with him means of salvaging the Middle East peace process as well as the policy pursued by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's government. Egypt-Jordan, Politics, 5/26/1998 - China - Israel Palestine-Israel-China, Politics, 5/26/1998
- US administration opposes Sheikh Yassin's visit to Kuwait Kuwait-Gulf-USA, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Iran, Kuwait for boosting industrial ties
Iranian Minister of Industry Qulam Reza Shafei and members of his accompanying delegation arrived in Kuwait today in the course of a visit during which he will hold talks with Kuwaiti officials aiming at strengthening and developing bilateral relations in various fields. Kuwait-Iran, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Bahrain, Pakistan for boosting relations Bahrain-Pakistan, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Saudi crown prince confers with Arafat
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and chairman of the National Guard today met at al-Salam (peace) palace in Jeddah with Palestinian President Yasser Arafat and members of his accompanying delegation, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia-Palestine, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Sudanese FM speaks of historic relations with Egypt
Sudanese Foreign Minister Mustafa Othman Ismail said yesterday that no one can ignore the historical, cultural, geographical, and civilization relations between Sudan and Egypt, adding that it is difficult to find two countries that enjoy relations similar to those between Sudan and Egypt. Sudan-Egypt, Politics, 5/26/1998 - Tunisian - Libyan projects Tunisia-Libya, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Egypt to participate in diplomatic training symposium Regional-Egypt, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Yemen for good relations with Saudi Arabia Yemen-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Palestinian organizations siege its peaceful activities with Israeli peace groups Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/26/1998
- Jordan calls for smaller Arab summit
"It has become necessary to hold an Arab summit," Jordanian Prime Minister Dr. Abdul-Sal al-Majali said. "The summit is to discuss the hindered Middle East peace process and Israeli obstinacy," he said. Jordan-Regional, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Iranian FM visit concludes without progress in island dispute
Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi concluded today his visit to the United Arab Emirates by meeting with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hamad Bin Zayed Bin Sultan al-Nayhan who said that the two sides have agreed on continuing communications on solving the issue of the three contested Gulf islands and improving bilateral relations. United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Mubarak, King Hassan to meet tomorrow
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak will meet tomorrow with the Moroccan monarch, King Hassan II, who is currently visiting Cairo at Mubarak's official invitation to discuss the peace process and Israel's attempt to judaize Jerusalem. Egypt-Morocco, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Counting the votes of the electioneers began in Lebanon Lebanon, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Syrian President confers with Hamas founder
Syrian President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday at al-Shaab Presidential Palace in Damascus, the founder of Hamas, Sheikh Ahmad Yassin, and members of the accompanying delegation, including the head of the movement's political bureau Khaled Mishal Palestine-Syria, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Arab - Kurdish talks in Cairo arouse Baghdad
Disagreements between Cairo and Baghdad appeared because of Cairo hosting Arab - Kurdish talks, which the Egyptian committee for solidarity, a non-governmental organization, will convene on Wednesday. Iraq-Egypt-USA, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Arafat speaks at anniversary of occupation, Gingrich reconsiders visit
Palestinian President Yasser Arafat will deliver tomorrow a speech at Arab League headquarters before the delegates and ambassadors of foreign and Arab countries, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the occupation of Palestine. Palestine-Regional, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Katsav: Israeli Cabinet rejected US plan unanimously Palestine-Israel, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Israel - peace Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Gingrich - withdrawal funding Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Kohl - peace Regional-Germany, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Bahrain Emir, Mubarak discuss Middle East developments Bahrain-Egypt, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Saudi Arabia, Oman discuss bilateral relations Saudi Arabia-Oman, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Qatar, Eritrea for boosting bilateral relations Qatar-Eritrea, Politics, 5/25/1998
- A message from Algerian president to Qatari ruler Algeria-Qatar, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Sudan - Egypt talks cover Nile river
Sudanese Minister of Irrigation Sherif El-Tohami will arrive on Tuesday in Cairo for an official visit, during which he will head his country's delegation to the meetings of the joint technical organization dealing with Sudanese - Egyptian Nile river water use. Egypt-Sudan, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Moussa: peace tracks face comprehensive collapse
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa described the peace process as collapsing because of Israeli refusal to adopt US suggestions for withdrawal from the Palestinian territories in the West Bank. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Syrian VP: Peace process deterioration not a surprise Syria, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Delegation from US congress visits Israel
A delegation of prominent members of the US Congress known for supporting Israel under the chairmanship House of Representatives Speaker Newt Gingrich, is resuming its visit to Israel to help celebrate 50 years since its establishment and 30 years since it occupyied Arab Jerusalem. Palestine-Israel-USA, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Nasrallah threatens agreements with Israel
Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hizbullah in Lebanon, criticized the policy of the Lebanese government in its management of the struggle with Israel, then accused the government of not trying to win the release of detainees in the Israeli prisons and no supporting the Lebanese resistance against Israel. Lebanon, Politics, 5/25/1998 - G-15 focus on giving voice to less-developed countries
The group's work represent development in efforts to become "an effective international doer," participating heavily in forming a new system representing the less-developed world countries. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Sudanese President sends message to Kuwaiti Emir Sudan-Kuwait, Politics, 5/25/1998
- Mubarak, Arafat meet on Middle East peace process
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt on Sunday in Cairo received Palestinian President Yasser Arafat, who arrived Cairo earlier in the day accompanied by Nabil Shaath and Saeb Erekat. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Kazakhstan's president arrives in UAE United Arab Emirates-Kazakhstan, Politics, 5/25/1998
- European-Mediterranean meeting in Beirut June 2-3
Foreign ministers of Arab states participating in the European - Mediterranean partnership will discuss during their meeting to be held in Beirut on June 1-2, means of consolidating the stances of Arab countries taking part in the partnership on all fields and issues to be submitted to the conference evaluating the partnership process to be held in Palermo, Italy on June 3-4. Regional, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Egyptian, Italian disussions coming
The secretary-general of the Italian Foreign Ministry will pay a visit to Cairo on June 13-14 to hold meetings for political consultations in implementation of the agreement between the Egyptian and Italian foreign ministers Egypt-Italy, Politics, 5/25/1998 - Iran adheres to enhancing relations with Egypt Egypt-Iran, Politics, 5/25/1998