Arabic News Weekly Edition for Syria, 9/22/1997
Weekly Edition, Syria - Week of September 22, 1997
- Syrian exports rise by 6 percent
Oil topped the list of Syrian exports followed by phosphates, cotton, garments, wheat and grains.Germany remained the biggest exporter, while Italy the largest importer. Syria, Economics, 9/27/1997 - Book exhibition opens at Al Assad Library
Some 361 Arab publication houses from 13 Arab countries and 14 foreign publication houses from 7 foreign countries are to take part in this exhibition. Syria, In Brief, 9/26/1997 - Syria annuls previous decree that limited personal export of goods.
Decree No. 1041 provides that those departing Syria are allowed to take any quantity of Syrian-made products without signing a pledge to bring them back, without limiting the quantity or value of these products, without making customs statement whether these products were taken for the purpose of trade or not. Syria, Economics, 9/25/1997 - Al Shara'a arrives in New York
Syrian Foreign Minister Farouk Al Shara'a arrived in New York to attend the meetings of the U.N. General Assembly. Syria, Politics, 9/25/1997 - Syria is keen on resuming negotiations
Khadam said Syria is committed to a just and comprehensive peace based on international legitimacy resolutions and the land for peace principle as provided in Madrid's term of reference. Syria, Politics, 9/24/1997 - Arab dentists conference opens
The conference will help contribute to increasing knowledge and consolidate scientific cooperation between Arab and foreign dentists. Syria, Medicine, 9/24/1997 - ISO 9000 for 10 Syrian products
Chief of the Syrian Industry chamber, Yahia al Hindi, said ten Syrian establishments received ISO 9000 certificates and around 50 other establishments are preparing to get the International Standardization Organisation certificate. Syria, Economics, 9/23/1997 - Syrian vice president confers with British parliament member on peace process
Talks dealt with the situation in the region, the development of the peace process, and the role of the Israeli government in blocking this process. Syria, Politics, 9/23/1997 - Syrian crafts exhibitions opens
A Syrian exhibition for crafts opened, held within framework of the activities of the fourth Damascus festival for culture and heritage Syria, Economics, 9/22/1997 - Keftaro meets Iranian delegations
The Syrian Mufti, head of the higher Fatwa council, Sheikh Ahmed Keftaro, received delegations representing the Jordanian Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry Syria, Politics, 9/22/1997 - Damascus festival of culture opens
Mr. Taghlebi made a speech highlighting the importance of the festival, which is a cultural demonstration embodying the cultural heritage of the city of Damascus. Syria, Culture, 9/22/1997