Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 5/31/1999
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of May 31, 1999
- Al-Assad concludes talks with Saudi crown prince
Crown Prince Abdullah said "we are in a world abundant with changes, conflicts and major blocs, where there is no place for the weak ... Regrettably we are a nation that lives on the margin of such a world, a situation which displeases the friend and satisfies the foe, due to our lack of confidence, frankness and credibility." Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Crown Prince Abdullah arrives in Jordan Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/4/1999
- Gabonese president calls for direct trade with Morocco
President Haj Omar Bongo of Gabon said "It is aberrant that (Moroccan) products, such as oranges, tangerines, sardines and shirts transit by other countries before entering Gabon bearing other brands," Haj Omar Bongo said at a meeting in Libreville with Moroccan Prime Minister Abderrahmane Youssoufi. Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 6/4/1999 - A message from Chirac to Gaddafi to resume, develop relations
For the first time since several years, the French President Jacques Chirac sent a message to his Libyan counterpart Moammar Gaddafi in which he expressed France's readiness to rebuild relations with Libya on line with "an open and constructive mind." Libya-France, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Tunisia, Morocco sign administrative cooperation accord
Tunisia and Morocco concluded in Tunis on Thursday an accord providing for enhanced cooperation in all administration-related sectors. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Al-Azhar mosque,Coptic Church for President Mubarak re-nomination Egypt, Politics, 6/4/1999
- UN gears up for Geneva Convention meeting in July
Al-Kidwa also stated the Palestinian position toward holding a conference of the Fourth Geneva Convention this summer, saying the Palestinians believe that it has been decided to hold such a meeting and that its date, July 15, had already been decided. He added that the Palestinians would not accept turning this conference into an informal meeting. Palestine-UN, Politics, 6/4/1999 - French daily commends King Abdullah Jordan-France, Politics, 6/4/1999
- Khartoum accuses Eritrea of launching attacks on its borders
The Sudanese government on Thursday accused Eritrea of continuing launching of attacks on the Sudanese borders, despite the reconciliation agreement reached by the two countries in Qatar in May. Sudan-Eritrea, Politics, 6/4/1999 - People of Jezzine are pleased with al-Sharaa's assurances
Former Lebanese parliament member for Jezzine district Edmond Rizq has said in a statement to Monte Carlo radio's correspondent in Beirut that statements made by Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa in Lebanon on Tuesday concerning Jezzine indicate positive signals that pleased the people of the town in that there will be no complexities in the situation of their district. Lebanon-Syria-USA, Politics, 6/4/1999 - The Israelis and negotiations with Syria
Israeli Radio on Wednesday quoted the Israeli daily Haartez as saying that outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is ending his term of office as a prime minister, has recommended that Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak pursue and follow up a tough and firm policy towards Palestinian President Yaaser Arafat and Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/4/1999 - New U.N. Sahara envoy meets Moroccan officials
New Special representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for the Sahara, William Eagleton, conferred on Thursday in Rabat with Moroccan Minister of the Interior Driss Basri on the ongoing preparations for holding a self-determination referendum in the Sahara. Morocco, Politics, 6/4/1999 - King Abdullah meets with Jewish delegation
Jordan's King Abdullah Bin Hussein has expressed during his meeting in Paris on Wednesday with a delegation representing the representative council of the Jewish groups in France, led by Henry Hagenburg "complete confidence" in the Israeli Prime Minister -Elect Ehud Barak. Jordan-France, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Baghdad Mayor in Morocco Iraq-Morocco, Politics, 6/4/1999
- Morocco Attends El-Salvador New President Swearing-in Ceremony Morocco-El Salvador, Politics, 6/4/1999
- Bahraini organization calls for releasing political prisoners Bahrain, Politics, 6/4/1999
- Ministerial conference adopts draft terrorism control convention in Algiers
An African draft convention on struggle against terrorism was adopted in Algiers on Thursday by participants in a ministerial conference of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Regional-Algeria, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Somalis accuse Ethiopia of plundering food warehouses
The spokesman for the Somali National Front Muhammad Ibrahim Jame' haul told the press in Makadishu on Thursday that the Ethiopian forces had plundered foodstuffs warehouses in the city of Balad Haou, adjacent to the Somali-Kenyan borders. Somalia-Ethiopia, Politics, 6/4/1999 - Lebanese president confers with US ambassador Lebanon, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Algeria, Jordan call for activating the Arab League's potential Algeria-Jordan, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Gaddafi meets Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah, calls for Arab solidarity Libya-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Moroccan-Egyptian high joint commission in Rabat on Tuesday
The Moroccan-Egyptian high joint commission will convene its third session in Rabat next Tuesday under the co-chairmanship of King Hassan II and President Husni Mubarak. Morocco-Egypt, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Lebanese premier receives message from Albright
Lebanese Premier and Foreign Minister Salim al-Hoss received a message on Wednesday from US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, conveyed by the US ambassador to Lebanon, David Satterfield. Lebanon-USA, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Speaker of Moroccan house of representatives meets Poland's president Morocco-Poland, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Algeria hosts African seminar on fighting terrorism
Deliberations of the African ministerial seminar to combat terrorism started in Algiers on Wednesday with the participation of some 20 ministers of the interior and justice and delegations representing 45 countries. Algeria-Africa, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Gabon backs Morocco's efforts to hold referendum in Sahara
Gabon said on Wednesday it backs Morocco's efforts to hold a self-determination referendum in the Sahara. Morocco-Gabon, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Former Lebanese premier in Damascus
Orient Radio said on Wednesday that former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri met with Syrian Vice President Abdul Halim Khaddam and that talks between the two sides dealt with the latest developments. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Gaza symposium calls for Palestine to suspended negotiations with Israel, reform government
Participants a symposium held on the current situation yesterday organized by the Palestinian Center for Foreign Relations managed by Zaid Abu Amr, a member of Palestinian Legislative Council, in Gaza, called on the Palestinian National Authority to suspend negotiations with Israel unless the Israeli government halts its settlement activities. Palestine, Politics, 6/3/1999 - New Egyptian ambassador to UN presents credentials Egypt-UN, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Spanish prime minister visits Middle East
Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar will visit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, in the second half of July to meet with Lebanese President Emile Lahoud, Prime Minister Salim al-Hoss and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Lebanon-Regional, Politics, 6/3/1999 - President Bin Ali, King Abdullah confirm importance of Arab joint work
Jordan's King Abdullah bin Hussein left Tunisia for Paris at the conclusion of a two-day official visit within a tour that included Egypt and Algeria. Tunisia-Jordan, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Obstacles facing the Egyptian - European partnership
Partnership between the European Union and Egypt is facing remaining problems, which Egyptian sources expected to be solved within two or three weeks, before reaching a final agreement. Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Abdul Meguid criticizes incomplete withdrawal of Israeli-allied militia from Jezzine
Arab League Assistant Secretary General Mohammed Zakaraia Ismail criticized the partial withdrawal of the Israeli-allied South Lebanon Army militia from Jezzine city from south Lebanon. Regional, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Iran welcomes Saudi statements on developing Iran's defense abilities
Iran has welcomed statements made by Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz in which he defended the right of Iran to develop its defense capabilities. Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Kuwaiti emir receives message from Kazakhstani counterpart Kuwait-Kazakhstan, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Message from Chinese president to King Fahd Saudi Arabia-China, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Cairo protests on Israeli rumors concerning al-Assad's health conditions
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa on Wednesday protested at the Israeli embassy in Cairo over the "mistaken news" on admitting the Syrian President Hafez al-Assad to the hospital, attributed by Israeli television as being quoted by Egyptian sources. Egypt, Politics, 6/3/1999 - Lebanon, Syria refuse proposal conveyed by the US to freeze resistance acts Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Saudi crown prince to visit Jordan today Jordan-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Iraqi official in Bahrain Bahrain-Iraq, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Jordanian king arrives in Paris Jordan-France, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Joint committee to study lands on the Jordanian - Syrian borders Jordan-Syria, Politics, 6/3/1999
- Nine gunmen killed in Algeria Algeria, Politics, 6/3/1999
- President al-Assad, Crown Prince Abdullah hold talks in Damascus
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz arrived in Damascus on Wednesday night on an official visit to Damascus. He was first welcomed by Syrian President Hafez al-Assad at the airport, as well as by the Syrian vice presidents, prime minister, Cabinet ministers and high-ranking Syrian officials. Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/3/1999 - People's Assembly supports Mubarak's reelection to fourth term Egypt, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Some 203 SLA militia members surrender to Lebanese authorities Lebanon, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Syrian FM: No secret talks held with Israel
Lebanese President Emile Lahoud met on Tuesday with Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk al-Sharaa at the Lebanese presidential place in Baabda. Syria-Regional, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Algeria, Jordan assert Madrid terms of reference
Algeria and Jordan have asserted the importance of achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the region according to international legitimacy resolutions and the Madrid terms of reference. Algeria-Algeria, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Tehran discusses removing the name of Sadat's killer from Tehran street
Iran agreed yesterday to discuss Egypt's demand to remove the name of Khaled Ismabouli, accused of killing Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat in 1981, from one of Tehran's streets. Egypt-Iran, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Saudi crown prince arrives in Damascus today
Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz arrives in Damascus today. During the visit the Saudi crown prince will hold talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Bahrain to promote the role of women in public life
The new government of Bahrain has expressed its desire to strengthen the role played by women in Bahrain's public life. Bahrain, Politics, 6/2/1999 - President Mubarak receives message from president of Georgia
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak received yesterday a written message from Georgian President Eduard Shevardnadze during his reception of the foreign minister of Georgia, who arrived yesterday at Cairo on a visit that is to end tomorrow. Egypt-Georgia, Politics, 6/2/1999 - UAE hopes to meet with Iran to settle three islands issue
United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Rashid Bin Abdullah al-Nueimi has expressed his hope to convene a meeting soon between the United Arab Emirates and Iran in order to settle the question of the three Gulf islands disputed by the two countries, Greater Tanb, Lesser Tanb and Abu Mousa. United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 6/2/1999 - 250 Libyan soldiers are heading to Uganda
A group of 250 Libyan soldiers is heading today to Uganda, where the Ugandan army fights rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces that possess military bases in the Republic of the Congo. Libya-Uganda-Congo, Politics, 6/2/1999 - SLA militia begins leaving Jezzine
The Israeli occupation forces and the Israeli-allied South Lebanon Army militia on Thursday evacuated 21 towns and villages in the district of the southern Lebanese town of Jezzine. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Thailand's transports minister in Morocco
Thailand's minister of transports and communication, Suthep Thaugsuban, arrived Wednesday here on a three-day work visit to give a new momentum to partnership between the two countries in air transports and related sectors. Morocco-Thailand, Politics, 6/2/1999 - GCC secretary general confers with Chinese official
The secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Sheikh Jamil al-Hujeilan, met on Tuesday in Riyadh at the headquarters of the GCC with the Chinese deputy foreign minister and members of the accompanying delegation, currently visiting Saudi Arabia. Gulf-China, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Moratinos: European Union intends to play its full role in peace process
European Union Middle East peace process envoy Miguel Moratinos said after his meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa in Cairo yesterday that, "The European Union plans to shoulder responsibilities" in order to push forward the peace process. Regional-Egypt-European Union, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Report: Rabinovich holds talks in Washington
An Egyptian weekly has said that talks which were held in Washington by the former Israeli ambassador to the US and the secret envoy for Israeli Prime Minister-elect Ehud Barak centered on briefing the US administration on the content of the work plan concerning only peace negotiations on the Syrian track. Syria-Israel-USA, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Morocco renews commitment to peace and development in Africa
"Morocco's interest in Africa and its solidarity with African countries is a constant position in its foreign policy," Youssoufi said at an exchange of toasts with Cote D'Ivoire peer, Daniel Kablan Duncan, here on Monday evening. Morocco-Ivory Coast, Politics, 6/2/1999 - King Hassan receives new ambassadors, prays for end of India-Pakistan conflict
King Hassan II received on Tuesday in the royal palace of Rabat a group of newly appointed ambassadors to Morocco who handed him their credentials and received other diplomats who bade him farewell at the end of their mission in Morocco. Morocco, Politics, 6/2/1999 - OIC secretary calls on Pakistan, India for self-control
Organization of the Islamic Conference Secretary General Azzedin Laraki has called on Pakistan and India for self control and to follow up the peace initiative crystallized in the Lahore declaration signed by Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif. Regional, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Mauritania's ambassador in Cairo denies Israeli nuclear waste buried in Mauritania
Ould Baha, the Mauritanian ambassador in Cairo, before leaving Cairo to assume his new post as his countries ambassador in Saudi Arabia, renewed his country's denial that it buried Israeli nuclear waste, which surfaced after to a visit paid by the Mauritanian foreign minister to Israel, the Palestinian Authority regions and Jordan. Mauritania, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Islamic development bank delegation visits Pakistan
A three-member delegation of the Jeddah-based Islamic Development Bank (IDB) will start on Thursday a visit to Pakistan, Pakistani news agency "APP" reported. Regional, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Hamas official highlights Syria's commitment to peace
Chairman of the Hamas movement's political bureau, Khaled Mishal, said that Syria's adherence to its rights and rejection of Israeli compromises will push new Israeli prime Minister Ehud Barak to offer concessions and resume negotiations from the point at which they halted. Regional, Politics, 6/2/1999 - UN condemns Israeli attack that killed UNIFIL soldier Lebanon-Israel-UN, Politics, 6/2/1999
- US strikes Iraq Iraq-USA, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Mediterranean meeting on human rights in Rabat on Friday
The committee in charge of following up and implementing decisions made by the first meeting of Mediterranean national institutions promoting and protecting human rights will hold a meeting in Rabat next Friday. Regional-Morocco, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Yemeni president receives message from King Fahd, Crown Prince Abdullah
Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Tuesday received a message from King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Abdullah. The message was delivered in Sanaa by the Saudi minister of state and member of the Saudi Cabinet, Musaed al-Eiban, during his meeting with President Saleh on Tuesday afternoon. Saudi Arabia-Yemen, Politics, 6/2/1999 - French president confers with AL chief Regional-France, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Understanding committee discusses Israeli violations
The April Understanding Monitoring Committee on Tuesday met at the Lebanese border town of al-Naqoura to discuss Lebanese and Israeli complaints. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/2/1999 - Kahalani and Israeli settlement in the Golan Israel, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Contacts on president al-Assad's visit to Moscow Syria-Russia, Politics, 6/2/1999
- French-Libyan relations highlighted Libya-France, Politics, 6/2/1999
- A message from Gaddafi to Bouteflika Libya-Algeria, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Kuwaiti Official arrives in Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates-Kuwait, Politics, 6/2/1999
- Mubarak, King Abdullah for revitalizing Middle East peace
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan on Monday morning in Cairo resumed their bilateral talks at the headquarters of the Egyptian presidency. Talks dealt with current conditions concerning the Middle East peace process following the Israeli elections and means of fostering and developing bilateral relations. Egypt, Politics, 6/1/1999 - King Abdullah of Jordan arrives in Algeria
King Abdullah Bin Hussein has asserted his position in backing the "sincere efforts" exerted by Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to eliminate all obstacles and difficulties as well as to achieve the ambitions of the people of Algeria to maintain security, stability, freedom and progress. Jordan-Algeria, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Egyptian - Moroccan high committee coming next Tuesday in Rabat
The Egyptian - Moroccan high joint committee will convening its third session under the chairmanship of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Morocco's King Hassan II in Rabat on June 8 for three days. Morocco-Morocco, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Salvation front founder: Bouteflika's solutions are positive
Sheikh Ahmed Merani a founder of the prohibited Islamic Salvation Front and former Algerian minister of religious affairs described a letter from Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as "good." Algeria, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Sudan pledges to combat terrorism
Sudan will endorse next week all the international agreements for combating terrorism, after it endorsed last week the Arab anti-terrorism agreement. Sudan, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Saudi crown prince to discusses peace process in Damascus tomorrow
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will visit Syria soon for two days, during which he will hold talks with Syrian President Hafez al-Assad regarding developments in the area, especially regarding Arab coordination and the future possibilities for the peace process after Ehud Barak's assumption of the premiership in Israel. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Bahrain's new government takes constitutional oath
The new Bahraini government took its oath before the ruler of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa, on Monday in Manama. Bahrain, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Sudanese minister of justice: Sudan has no future without Egypt
Sudanese Minister of Justice and Attorney General Mohammed Othman Yassin, stated that Sudan has no future without Egypt, specifically in light of curren developments that witness a real threat to Sudan's identity. Sudan, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Iranian FM to visit Lebanon, Jordan
Iranian sources confirmed that Iranian Minister of Defense General Ali Shamkhani will pay a visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz, in reply at the visit paid by the latter to Tehran three weeks ago. Jordan-Iran, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Bahrain, Belarus relations debated
Ruler of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleifa on Monday in Manama received Belarus's deputy premier and foreign minister, Ural Latypov, and members of the accompanying delegation. Bahrain-Belarus, Politics, 6/1/1999 - An Iraqi diplomatic move to explain its stance
Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammed Said al-Sahaf called for effective action to stop the American and British raids on Iraqi territories, while he started a diplomatic initiative toward many countries, among which are France, Russia and China. Iraq, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Arens: withdrawal from town of Jezzine a test for Syria
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Arens said on Monday that the withdrawal of the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia from the Jezzine district will be a "test of Syria's peace intentions." Regional-Israel, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Omani FM concludes visit to Iran
Oman's minister of state for foreign affairs Youssef Bin Alawi on Monday concluded his official visit to Iran which lasted for three-days. Oman-Iran, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Lebanon refuses to send the army to Jezzine
Leader of the pro-Israeli South Lebanon Army militia, Lt Gen. Antoine Lahd, has announced that the withdrawal of his troops will be made in the first half of June, while his remaining forces there continued their gradual evacuation of certain positions and transportation of SLA military equipment. Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 6/1/1999 - Ali Saleh meets in Abu Dhabi with former Socialist Party leaders
During his visit to Abu Dhabi, Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh has met with several former leaders of the Yemeni Socialist Party. Yemen-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/1/1999 - OIC to hold evaluation meeting Regional, Politics, 6/1/1999
- UAE calls on India, Pakistan to eliminate tension United Arab Emirates, Politics, 6/1/1999
- King Fahd in satisfactory health conditions Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/1/1999
- Bouteflika pardons prisoners Algeria, Politics, 5/31/1999
- Egypt: Five fold summit will not convene before forming the Israeli government
Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa said today that the five-fold Arab summit -- which will include Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Egypt -- regarding Middle East peace process will not be convened before forming the new Israeli government and knowing its policy. Egypt, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Bouteflika specifies four basis for reconciliation in first speech as president
54 days after he assumed the Algerian presidency Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika delivered his first speech, in which he specified the basis for national reconciliation and opened the door for the repentance of terrorists to enter society once again. Algeria, Politics, 5/31/1999 - New government to be formed in Bahrain Bahrain, Politics, 5/31/1999
- Gulf states foreign ministers discuss relations with Iran, disputes over islands
The Gulf Cooperation Council countries' foreign ministers are to convene the 71st session of the council on June 12 - 13 at the headquarters of the GCC general trusteeship in Riyadh under the chairmanship of UAE Foreign Minister Rashid bin Abdallah al-Nuaymi, in the attendance of the council's secretary general, Sheikh Jamil al-Hujeilan. Gulf-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Syrian FM in Beirut tomorrow Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 5/31/1999
- King Abdullah, Bouteflika discuss peace, Arab reconciliation
King Abdullah Bin Hussein of Jordan is arriving today in Algeria for a two-day official visit, during which he to is discuss with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika developments in the Middle East peace process, especially after the head of the Israeli Labor Party, Ehud Barak, was elected as Israeli prime minister. Jordan-Algeria, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Al-Assad accepts credentials of 11 ambassadors accredited in Damascus
President Hafez al-Assad on Sunday received at the Damascus al-Chaab palace the new ambassadors for some 11 countries who handed President al-Assad their credentials. Syria, Politics, 5/31/1999 - King Abdullah invited to visit Sudan Sudan-Jordan, Politics, 5/31/1999
- AL chief welcomes Arab five-member summit
Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid has welcomed the call advocated by Egypt to convene a five-member Arab summit in which Syria, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine would take part during the coming phase. Regional, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Senegal, Guinea renew backing to Morocco in Sahara issue
Senegal and Guinea renewed over the weekend backing to Morocco's legitimate rights over the Sahara issue. In Senegal --first leg of a tour that Moroccan Premier Abderrahman Youssoufi started over the weekend to five African nations-- Senegalese prime minister, Mamdou Lamine Loum renewed during talks with Youssoufi, his country's commitment with Morocco over the Sahara issue. Morocco, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Talks between Mubarak and King Abdullah
Talks between Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and King Abdullah of Jordan started on Sunday in Cairo. Talks centered on the peace process and developments in the region, as well as Jordanian- Egyptian bilateral relations. Jordan-Egypt, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Kharazi to visit Jordan in June Jordan-Iran, Politics, 5/31/1999
- A message to Lahoud for UAE president
The Lebanese minister of transportation and Abu Dhabo Crown Prince Sheikh Khaleifa discussed developments in Lebanon and the region and effective steps to improve the Lebanese economy and encourage investment in Lebanon. Lebanon-United Arab Emirates, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Sudanese opposition refuses to hold discussions with the government
The Sudanese opposition Ummah party refused to participate in the national discussion between the government and opposition at the beginning of July. Sudan, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Iraq starts diplomatic campaign, calls on AL to move to halt bombardment
Iraq on Sunday called on the Arab League to take effective action to halt the US and British raids on the northern and southern parts of the country. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Oman, Iran for better relations
Iranian President Muhammad Khatami on Sunday in Tehran received a message from Oman's Sultan Qaboos Bin Saeed during his meeting on Sunday with Omani Minister of State for Foreign AffairsYoussef Bin Alawi in Tehran on Sunday. Oman-Iran, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Morocco's tripartite commission in charge of social dialogue will meet early next june
The Moroccan government, employers and major trade unions will hold early next June a new round of meetings to assess the progress made in the implementation of the accords reached last April. Morocco, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Bahrain, Belarus for Middle East peace
Bahrain's Foreign Minister Sheikh Muhammad Bin Mubarak al-Khaleifa met on Sunday in Manama with Belarus's Deputy Premier and foreign minister Ural Latypov, currently visiting Bahrain. Bahrain-Belarus, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Egyptian FM confers with German parliamentary delegation Egypt-European Union, Politics, 5/31/1999
- Gaddafi for strengthening relations with African states
Libyan President Col. Moammar Gaddafi, who is the chairman of the presidium of the gathering of the coastal and desert states on Sunday received a message from President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso. Libya-Africa, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Demonstrations in Khartoum call for trial of Nimeiri
Thousands of supporters of the Sudanese Ummah party demonstrated in Khartoum yesterday, in protest over the return of former Sudanese Prime Minister Jaafar Nimeiri to Sudan. Sudan, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Bahraini trade delegation arrives in Iraq
A Bahraini trade delegation is recently visiting Baghdad to hold discussions on signing contracts in the course of the oil-for-food agreement. Bahrain-Iraq, Politics, 5/31/1999 - Arabsat resumes service to Iraq Regional-Iraq, Politics, 5/31/1999
- Ethiopia vows to continue war against Eritrea until it liberates its lands Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 5/31/1999
- President Mubarak will not visit Israel
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has stated that he does not intend to visit Israel at the present. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 5/31/1999