Arabic News Weekly Edition for Politics, 3/26/2001
Weekly Edition, Politics - Week of March 26, 2001
- Mubarak, Chirac call for halting violence in Palestinian territories
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and President Jacques Chirac demanded a halt to violence in the occupied Palestinian territories in order to create a favourable atmosphere for peace negotiations. Egypt-France, Politics, 3/31/2001 - On al-Assad's visit to Spain Syria-Spain, Politics, 3/31/2001
- Powell-Moussa meeting is very crucial
US Secretary of State Colin Powell met Friday with Foreign minister Amr Moussa. The meeting is part of consultations and meetings held by Moussa with the US Administration officials to gear up for a summit between Presidents George W. Bush and Hosni Mubarak at the White House on Monday. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Al-Assad to visit Sudan Syria-Sudan, Politics, 3/31/2001
- Six palestinians killed, 226 wounded
The Palestinians on Friday marked the 25th "Land Day" ( when three Palestinians of the territories were killed by the Israeli forces on 1976 while preventing the Israeli forces from confiscating their lands) and renewed their adherence to their national rights. Confrontation with the Israeli forces on this occasion resulted in killing 6 Palestinians and wounding of 226 others. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2001 - New Turkish border gate with Iraq Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 3/31/2001
- Moroccan-French talks over preparations of joint commission meeting Morocco-France, Politics, 3/31/2001
- On al-Assad's visit to France Syria-France, Politics, 3/31/2001
- USFP may hold biennial congress, spokesman
Youssoufi who surveyed the USFP stand on outstanding domestic and international issues said when touching on the Sahara issue that the settlement of this question lies in "the democratic integration of all the Sahrawis who are attached to Morocco's territorial integrity" and that this territorial integrity cannot be the subject of any bargaining. Morocco, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Egypt calls for the protection of civilians in the occupied land
In an interview with Al-Ahram prior to the impending visit of President Mubarak to Washington, Foreign Minister Amr Moussa dealt with the present Israeli escalation, its impact on the future of peace, the resolutions of the Arab Summit, and the points of Egyptian concern in respect to Iraq, Sudan and Libya. Egypt-Regional, Politics, 3/31/2001 - American delegation finds Copts and Muslims live in peace
The commission also met Sheikh Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, who assured them that religious freedom is maintained in Egypt, as it is a main principle of Islam. He also stated that all Egyptians, whether Copts or Muslims, are ruled by one law which is the Egyptian law. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Mubarak refutes Israeli allegations
Egyptian President Mubarak yesterday voiced regret and astonishment over Israeli media claim that Tel Aviv had informed Egypt in advance of last week's air strikes against Palestinian targets. Egypt-Israel, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Egypt condemns Israeli strikes against Palestinians
"The Israeli strikes also contravened with the United Nations Security Council resolution which condemned the excessive use of force and showing exaggerated reaction of the part of the Israeli forces," Moussa added. Egypt-Palestine, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Sudanese- Kenyan joint statement
Kenya's President Daniel Arab Moi on Friday concluded a visit to Sudan which lasted for two days during which he held talks with his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir dealt with means of developing relations between the two countries and the efforts exerted to establish peace in Southern Sudan. Sudan-Kenya, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Makadishu: two of the four hostages freed
A Somali group led by Moussa Sudi Yalhu on Friday released two of the four UN employees held since Tuesday in Makadishu. Somalia, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Moroccan civil service minister ends visit to Britain
The Moroccan official informed his interlocutors on the political situation at home, expounding the new concept of authority being developed and the progress scored in the promotion of human rights, the rule of the law and the democratization of public life. Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Morocco's upper chamber delegation talks in Washington focuse on economic and Sahara issues
Talks held by a delegation from Morocco's upper house, the Chamber of Advisors, and US officials and congressmen focused on Moroccan-US economic ties and the Moroccan Sahara issue. Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Euro-Mediterranean meeting: Past, Present and Future ; on Globalization and the Arab states
In his research the " Impact of Globalization in the Development of Arab Countries," the secretary General of the " Arab Thought Forum" Ali Ahmed Attiga said that Globalization presents Arab and other developing countries with some serious problems of structural and policy nature. He in the first place noted the problem of global competition with transnational corporations. Regional, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Peres to visit Sweden Israel-Sweden, Politics, 3/31/2001
- The UN Security Council and the Kuwaiti prisoners and missing in Iraq
Members of the UN Security Council on Thursday called on Iraq to reveal the fate of Kuwaitis and other persons of various nationalities missed since 1990. Iraq-Kuwait, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Iran and the three Gulf islands
In a comment on the final communique of the Arab summit, Aseifi condemned the final paragraph of the summit's final statement. He added that the " Three Iranian islands Abu Mousa, Tanb the Great and Tanb the small have been always Iranians and will remain as an integrated part of the Iranian territories for ever." United Arab Emirates-Iran, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Egypt keen on boosting developing countries conference
Egypt is keen on supporting the 3rd conference of the international organization for least developed countries, said Ambassador Ahmad Abul-Gheit, Egypt's Permanent Delegate to the United Nations (UN). Egypt, Politics, 3/31/2001 - Al-Shara, al-Khatib held talks on results of the Arab summit Syria-Jordan, Politics, 3/30/2001
- USFP holds 6th congress in Casablanca
Youssoufi announced that the government is currently working on reforming the administrative warding, the communal charter and the electoral law. After he stressed the need to set up a permanent commission that will monitor public institutions, supervise their management and check the way public money is spent, Youssoufi called for the consolidation of the rule of the law, the consecration of justice independence, the rationalization of the administration, the transparent management of public money and the elaboration of rules enabling the citizens to check public affairs management. Morocco, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Damascus officially recognizes the Palestinian Authority
News reports in Damascus quoted Palestinian sources saying that the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the Palestinian President Yasser Arafat had agreed on " continued coordination" on the ground of " five main principles" and that the chairman of the PLO political department Farouk al-Qaddoumi will arrive in Damascus tomorrow ( Saturday) in preparation for Arafat's expected visit on April 15 and 17. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Mauritanian opposition rejects any normalization with Israel Mauritania-Israel, Politics, 3/30/2001
- Izzat Ibrahim, al-Sahaf extend their stay in Amman
Baghdad radio said on Thursday afternoon that deputy chairman of the revolution's leadership in Iraq Izzat Ibrahim has extended his visit to Jordan. The Arab country which was assigned by the Arab summit to follow up contacts to reach reconciliation between Baghdad and Kuwait. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Yemeni mediation to release al-Turabi
Well-informed Yemeni sources have noted that there are mediation efforts made by the ruling Yemeni general People's Congress party chaired by President Ali Abdullah Saleh to release the leader of the Sudanese People's Congress party, Hassan al-Turabi who is currently under arrest. Sudan-Yemen, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Palestinians celebrate the Land Day, three killed in clashes with Israeli forces
The Palestinians today, March 30 celebrate that 25th anniversary of the Land day. This year's anniversary comes while the Palestinians are confronted the Israeli attacks. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Lebanese president makes a distinction between Patriarch Sfeir and those who make unrest
He in this regard made a distinction between the position of the Maronite Patriarch Sfeir and the positions of those who hide behind him to launch their ever repeated slogans. Lebanon, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Moroccan-British talks on administrative reforms
The Moroccan minister was briefed on the structure of the British administration and the use of modern technologies to improve the civil service performance. Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Morocco voices constant concern over tragedy of Palestinian people
Daily suffering, humiliations, provocations, violence facing the Palestinian people are all breaches to human rights that shock the international community, he went on recalling that the UN security council and the international fact-finding commission have denounced these unacceptable practices and disproportionate usage of force by Israel. Palestine-Morocco, Politics, 3/30/2001 - PLO leader hails Morocco's support to Palestinian cause
Hani Hassan, a leading member of the Palestine Liberation Organization, hailed Morocco's constant support to the Palestinian cause and to Palestinians' struggle to recover their rights. Morocco-Palestine, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Spanish government delegate for foreigners and immigration in Rabat
The Spanish government delegate for foreigners and immigration at the interior ministry, Enrique Fernandez Miranda Y Lozana, is currently visiting Morocco for talks with Moroccan officials on issues of mutual concern. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Moroccan association denounces entry denial of citrus fruits to Spain
The Association of Morocco's fruits and vegetables producers and exporters (ASPAM) denounced the port control department of the Spanish southern port of Almeria for denying entry on March 28 to three trucks loaded with Moroccan oranges. Morocco-Spain, Politics, 3/30/2001 - Amman's summit supports the Palestinians, halts cooperation with Israel
The Arab leaders on Wednesday ended their two day summit in Amman by voicing strong support for the Palestinian people, calling on the UN Security Council to shoulder responsibility by providing the necessary protection to the Palestinians. The Arab leaders also condemned the US Veto at the UN Security Council that blocked the formation of an international observer force in the occupied territories. Regional, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Arab summit welcomes Annan's nomination for a new term of office Regional, Politics, 3/29/2001
- On the Syrian- Palestinian summit
The Saudi daily al-Watan said on Wednesday that the summit meeting took place between President Bashar al-Assad and the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat will pave the way for a joint Arab work whose elements have been crystallized, against Israel. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 3/29/2001 - On the Pope's visit to Damascus; common prayer
Church news said that holy Christian- Islamic prayers will be performed by the Pope and the Syria's republic mufti at the courtyard of the Umayyad's mosque Syria-Vatican, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Syria and the Palestinians Palestine-Syria, Politics, 3/29/2001
- Amr Moussa one of the main architect of the Arab policy against Israel
The Egyptian foreign minister Amr Moussa who was unanimously appointed by the Amman's summit on Wednesday as a secretary general of the Arab League in succession of Ismat Abdul Miguid is considered one of the main architects of the Arab policy towards Israel and the most popular minister in Egypt. Regional, Politics, 3/29/2001 - 36 Afro-American Congressmen to visit Egypt
Eva Clayton, member of the Congress, declared that this group of Congressmen adopts all the issues related to Africa in general and they encourage the signing of any free trade agreement with any African country. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Arafat to visit Damascus in the mid of April Palestine-Syria, Politics, 3/29/2001
- Kuwaiti official praises Mubarak's arab efforts Kuwait-Egypt, Politics, 3/29/2001
- Jordanian FM: Amman Summit steps forward on joint Arab Action
Jordanian Foreign Minister Abdel Ellah Al-khatib Wednesday said Amman summit marked a step forward in the history of joint Arab action. Jordan-Regional, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Arab summit issues 14 resolutions
The Arab leaders who met in Amman over two days have come up with 14 Resolutions, including the following: Regional, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Moroccan-British talks on administrative reforms
He recalled that the number of civil servants has been cut by half, from 750,000 persons at the beginning of the eighties to about 400,000 at present, while their performance has been improved. He said the spared funds were injected in social sectors such as health and education. Morocco-UK, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Mubarak's US visit comes at significant time
The Administration has not spelt out its position with clear-cut policies on a number of issues of importance to Egypt and the region," he said before leaving for Washington. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Morocco, China to sign accord on public administration Morocco-China, Politics, 3/29/2001
- Moroccan foreign minister tours Arab gulf states
Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, starts this Thursday a tour in Arab Gulf states to reactivate cooperation between Morocco and these states. Morocco-Gulf, Politics, 3/29/2001 - USFP holds 6th congress March 29-31 in Casablanca
The congress to be attended by 1,200 to 1,500 participants is described by the USFP political bureau as "a historic event for the party and an outstanding phase in the history of our country's democratic transition." Morocco, Politics, 3/29/2001 - US vetoes draft resolution on UN mission to protect Palestinian civilians
The United States vetoed on Wednesday a UN Security Council draft resolution proposing the deployment of an international observer force to protect Palestinian civilians. Palestine-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Israeli planes violated the Lebanese airspace Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/29/2001
- Morocco, Kuwait to reactivate joint commission
Morocco and Kuwait decided to reactivate the Moroccan-Kuwaiti joint commission and give a new momentum to their economic cooperation. Morocco-Kuwait, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Israeli forces bombards Ramullah, al-Khalil and Nablus, two Palestinian killed, seven Israeli killed or wounded
As confrontation continued between the Palestinians and the Israeli forces and settlers, the US vetoed a decision by the UN Security Council provided for preventing the issuance of a resolution calling for forming a UN observer force to protect the unarmed palestinian people from the aggressive Israeli practices. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/29/2001 - American conditions to nominate Syria for the UN security council
The al-Watan al-Arabi magazine issued in Paris said in its recent issue that American diplomatic sources said that Washington's support for Syria's nomination to the membership of the UN Security Council will be subjected to political bargaining. Syria-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - US committee praises Egypt for cooperation on religious freedom
The US committee on religious freedom praised the Egyptian government for its positive cooperation with the committee during its visit to Egypt last week. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Arab-American association dismayed by US veto of UN observer force
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC), expressed deep dismay at the veto by the United States of a proposal to establish a United Nations observer force in the Palestinian territories occupied by Israel. Regional-USA, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Peres to visit Turkey on April 9
An Israeli source in Ankara said on Wednesday that the Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres will pay his first official visit to Turkey on April 9 and 10 and the visit will deal with concentrate on the development of bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East. Israel-Turkey, Politics, 3/29/2001 - The UN, Eritrea and Ethiopia
The UN mission to Ethiopia and Eritrea in Addis Ababa said on Tuesday evening that the UN and the Ethiopian government had signed in New York on March 23 an agreement on the status of civilians and military men belong to this mission. Ethiopia-Eritrea, Politics, 3/29/2001 - Arab leaders stress need to close Iraq - Kuwait file; support uprising
An optimism prevailed, stemming from speeches delivered on the possibility of reaching the formula of " the state between Iraq and Kuwait" amid intensive consultations that happened in the lobbies of the summit especially the meeting took place between President Hosni Mubarak and the deputy chairman of the Iraqi revolution leadership council Izzat Ibrahim. Regional, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Al-Assad meets with Izzat Ibrahim Syria-Iraq, Politics, 3/28/2001
- Al-Assad confers with Arafat, al-Bashir, Lahoud, and Annan
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Tuesday evening in Amman met, in the framework of the ordinary Arab summit, with the chairman of the Palestinian Authority Yasser Arafat. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Saudi Arabia will not permit its land to be used for military acts against Iraq Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 3/28/2001
- Morocco calls Arab world to keep pace with scientific, technological progress
King Mohammed VI also voiced hope that this Arab summit be "the starting point of a new era in consolidating our common Arab action and march" and pointed out that "the holding of Arab summits on a periodical and regular basis should not be an end in itself, but rather a bridge enabling to energize mechanisms for a joint Arab action and for clearing out tensions wherever in the Arab space." Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Morocco renews commitment to cement Arab ranks, establish fair peace in Middle East
Morocco renewed resolve to contribute to any action geared to cementing Arab ranks and to secure the Arab world security, stability and invulnerability and to spare no effort to establish a fair, lasting and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/28/2001 - UN chief confers with Iraqi officials in Amman Iraq, Politics, 3/28/2001
- US vetoes resolution to protect the Palestinians Palestine-USA, Politics, 3/28/2001
- Al-Hariri and the file of the Syrian- Lebanese relations
The press office of the Lebanese prime minister Rafik al-Hariri has stressed that the file of the Lebanese- Syrian relations is the responsibility of the Lebanese state. A matter which the state gives necessary care, calling all Lebanese to resort to the language of " amity and dialogue" away from marginal sectarian calculations. Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Qaddafi: I have said serious words that affect the fate of the world
Libyan President Muammar al-Qaddafi has announced in a close door session before Arab leaders that his speech which he had delivered in a close- door meeting before the Arab leaders included " dangerous words that affect the fate of the region and the world." Libya-Regional, Politics, 3/28/2001 - The second Arab summit is in Beirut
An official source in Amman announced that the ordinary Arab summit for the year 2002 will be held in Beirut according to a proposal made by the United Arab Emirates which was due to host this meeting in line with the alphabetical order of the Arab states. Regional-Lebanon, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Israeli planes violate the Lebanese airspace Lebanon-Israel, Politics, 3/28/2001
- Southern Sudanese military groups convene meetings
In the city of Malkal of the " Higher Nile" province to the southern east of Sudan on Monday meetings took place for the largest coalition of Southern military groups, signatories of the al-Khartoum agreement for peace. Sudan, Politics, 3/28/2001 - US, Britain to tighten sanctions on Iraq
British sources in London said on Tuesday that Britain and the US are drawing plans to tighten sanctions imposed on Iraq through expanding the scale of civil trade and deploying UN inspectors along the Iraqi borders with the outer world so as to minimize smuggling activities from and into Iraq. Iraq-USA, Politics, 3/28/2001 - One Israeli settler killed, 31 wounded in two explosions in Jerusalem
Meantime, the Israeli tanks and artillery bombarded the city of al-Khalil ( Hebron) especially Abu Senyah quarters and this resulted in wounding tens of Palestinians amid a curfew imposed on the city and a tightened military siege. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/28/2001 - Morocco's upper chamber delegation visits Washington
A delegation from Morocco's upper house, the Chamber of Advisors, started on Tuesday a visit to Washington D.C. for meetings at the US Congress and the state department. Morocco-USA, Politics, 3/28/2001 - The Arab foreign ministers and the Iraqi question
Several Arab foreign ministers on Sunday evening met with their Iraqi counterpart Muhammad saeed al-Sahaf in a last attempt to reach a unanimous stand concerning the Iraqi question before convening the Arab summit due to be held Today and tomorrow in Amman. Regional-Iraq, Politics, 3/27/2001 - The Pope to visit Syria Syria-Vatican, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Al-Faisal: sanctions imposed on Iraq failed
The Saudi foreign minister prince Saud al-Faisal stressed that his country is for lifting the sanctions imposed on Iraq. Saudi Arabia-Iraq, Politics, 3/27/2001 - New border gate between Turkey and Iraq Iraq-Turkey, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Sudan denies news on expelling al-Turabi Sudan, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Al-Turabi presides over a meeting to solve the Sudanese crisis Sudan, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Mauritania and the Syrian decision to close the cultural center in Nouakchott
The Mauritanian authorities received the decision taken by Damascus to reduce the Syrian diplomatic representation in Nouakchott to the level of the Charge de affairs together with closing the Syrian cultural center by silence and expectation. Syria-Mauritania, Politics, 3/27/2001 - A Libyan- Chinese joint committee Libya-China, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Moroccan FM: Arab summit comes at decisive turning point
The present Arab current juncture is marked by the advent of a new generation of leaders who have their proper orientations, the emergence of a new civil society and a new system of values, he said expecting the summit to come up with different resolutions from the precedent summits' and reflecting the ongoing mutations. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Al-Assad in Amman to attend Arab summit
President Bashar al-Assad on Monday in Amman paid a visit to the Lebanese President Emil Lahoud in his residence in Amman. Syria-Regional, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Jordanian authorities prevent 6 Israeli journalists from attending summit
Well-informed sources said that the Jordanian security sources asked the six journalists to leave in order to ensure their safety and to avoid the regret of the Arab delegations taking part in the summit, with the majority of them refuse dealing with Israel. Jordan-Israel, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Morocco says Sahara issue impedes activation of Magreb structures
Morocco's minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, said the Sahara issue is the obstacle to activating structures of the Arab Maghreb Union (UMA), stressing that Morocco is sparing no effort to settle the issue. Morocco-Maghreb, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Two bombs exploded today in Jerusalem Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/27/2001
- Butaflika visits Germany, Russia
Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika will on April 2nd pay an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany which will last for two days at the invitation of the German Chancellor Gerhard Shreodor. Algeria-Germany, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Confrontation in Areiha, Hebron and Gaza. One Israeli settler killed
While the Israeli prime minister Ariel Sharon has renewed his stand in rejecting to withdraw from the occupied Palestinian territories and dismantling the settlements, the Israeli forces opened fire at a Palestinian demonstration in Areiha ( Jerihco ) in protest of the of the imposed tough siege. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Morocco wants new style in Arab-African cooperation
Morocco wants a new style in cooperation between the Arab states and Africa, said Morocco's minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa. Morocco-Regional, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Chronology of Arab summit
1-The first Arab summit was in 1946 in Anshas ( Egypt) because of the increasing Zionist danger in Palestine. Regional, Politics, 3/27/2001 - Moroccan - Syrian cooperation probed in Rabat Morocco-Syria, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Arab FM s approve draft communique of Amman's summit
The Arab foreign ministers on Sunday concluded their meetings by endorsing the draft final communique of the Arab summit due to open in Amman tomorrow. Regional, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Intensive efforts to contain inter-Arab differences at Amman summit
Moussa noted that the Iraqi side requested ending the international sanctions, placing the issue of Iraqi missing-inaction on the summit's agenda in case Kuwait insisted on raising the issue of Kuwaiti prisoners of war and ending the air embargo over parts of Iraq which, Baghdad argues, was not based on a Security council resolution. Iraq-Regional, Politics, 3/26/2001 - A historical message from Saddam Hussein to the Summit conference Iraq-Regional, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Jordan's king receives message from king mohammed vi Jordan-Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Washington studies possibility of an ambassador to Khartoum; oil reserve second largest in region
The US secretary of state Colin Powel has announced that his country is currently studying the possibility of a special envoy or dispatch an ambassador representing it in Sudan in the course of its revision of the policy towards al-Khartoum. Powell said he has out this matter under a serious study. Sudan, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Syrian- Palestinian summit to be convened in Amman
The Palestinian minister of international cooperation Nabil Shaath stressed on Sunday that a summit meeting will be held between Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and the chairman of the Palestinian authority Yasser Arafat either on Monday evening ( Today) or on Tuesday morning, on the sideline of the Arab summit in Amman. Syria-Palestine, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Damascus closes the Syrian cultural center in Mauritania Syria-Mauritania, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Clashes continue between the Israelis and Palestinians
The Israeli soldiers opened their fire against unarmed Palestinians who demonstrated in Nablus on Sunday calling for lifting the siege imposed on the Palestinian areas and towns. The clashes resulted in wounding more 21 Palestinians and one Israeli army officer and one soldier were hit by the Israeli bullets. Palestine-Israel, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Tunisia, Algerian join higher committee to meet soon Tunisia-Algeria, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Mubarak visits Paris
President Hosni Mubarak of Egypt will head for Paris by the beginning of next week on his way for Washington and will meet with the US President Jacques Chirac. The French- Egyptian summit talks will deal with bilateral relations and the French investments in Egypt and its contributions to the efforts of developments and building of projects. Egypt-France, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Damascus hopes of Turkish participation at negotiations about the Tigris
The Syrian minister of irrigation Taha al- Atrash has expressed his hope that Turkey will shortly join the negotiations Syria will hold with Iraq to share the waters of the Tigris after an agreement was reached concerned the waters of the Euphrates. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Tunisian president meets King Mohammed's envoy
Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Benali received in Carthage on Saturday envoy of King Mohammed VI, interior minister Ahmed El Midaoui. Tunisia-Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Early legislative elections are expected in Algeria
Well-informed Algerian sources expected that Algerian President Abdul Aziz Butaflika will shortly announce making an early legislative elections to be held before March 2002, while the current elections law in Algeria states the need of having these elections 90 days, at most, of the elapse of the fifth year of electing members of the parliament. Algeria, Politics, 3/26/2001 - A message from Bush to the Saudi crown price
The Saudi official news agency said that the Saudi crown prince Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday received a message from the US President George Bush. No information were disclosed on the content of the message. Saudi Arabia-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001 - White House underlines significance of Mubarak-Bush talks
Bruce Riddle, the Deputy US National Security Advisor said President Bush is looking forward to President Mubarak's visit to Washington on April 2 in order to further deepen relations between Egypt and the United States, to develop his personal relationship with President Mubarak, to discuss ways of shoring up the peace process and to secure a better future for bilateral relations. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Morocco renews adherence to UN settlement plan on Sahara
Morocco was, and still is, attached to the United Nation settlement plan to resolve the Sahara issue, provided that all Moroccans of Sahrawi descent are allowed to take part in the referendum, Moroccan minister of foreign affairs and cooperation, Mohamed Benaissa, told a Jordanian daily. Morocco, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Abu Dhabi hosts coming Arab summit in 2002 United Arab Emirates-Regional, Politics, 3/26/2001
- Al Azhar rejects meddling in Egypt's Internal Affairs
Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Mohamed Sayed Tantawi, during his meeting with the US committee in charge of religious freedom yesterday, said the Islamic Shariaa lined up with the religions freedom. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001 - People's Assembly rejects foreign intervention in Egypt's internal affairs
The People's Assembly has categorically rejected interference in Egypt's internal affairs by the US international religious freedom committee or any other committee. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001 - Mubarak's Washington agenda busy
The agenda of President Hosni Mubarak's expected visit to Washington in April includes several meetings at the political and economic levels. Egypt-USA, Politics, 3/26/2001 - UN in marathon talks for Mideast force observer
UN Security Council members attempted yesterday to forge a compromise on Palestinian proposals for a UN observer force in an effort to avert a US veto. Palestine, Politics, 3/26/2001 - The participants in the Arab summit
The following list includes names of Arab Kings, Presidents, princes and heads of delegations taking place in the Arab summit to be held on Thursday and Wednesday in Amman Regional, Politics, 3/26/2001