Arabic News Weekly Edition for Syria, 7/12/2004
Weekly Edition, Syria - Week of July 12, 2004
- Palestinian minister for boosting relations with Syria
Palestinian Minister of Culture, Yahia Yakhlof, praised Syria's firm stance and support to the Palestinian cause, pointing out to the consultation and coordination between the two sides regarding the latest developments in the region. Palestine-Syria, Politics, 7/17/2004 - Damascus: Presidential Amnesty Syria, Local, 7/17/2004
- Otari concludes a three- day successful visit to Turkey
Syria's Prime Minister Mohammed Naji Otari and the accompanying delegation on Thursday returned home concluding a 3-day official visit to Turkey. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/16/2004 - One suspect surrendered to the Saudi embassy in Damascus
Relatives of al-Sadeq al-Harbim, the man wanted by the Saudi authorities who left he Kingdom after a short detention period, said that he had surrendered himself to the Saudi embassy in Damascus, making use of the royal pardoning which expires on July 23rd. Saudi Arabia-Syria, Politics, 7/16/2004 - Solana Advisor holds talks with al-Shara
Advisor of the High Representative of the EU Foreign and Security Policy Javier Solana, Anna Lisa Jianila said that the aim of her recent visit to Syria is to brief the Syrian friends on the security strategy and the strategy of non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction that was adopted by the European Union in last December. Syria-European Union, Politics, 7/16/2004 - Message from Philippine President to President al-Assad on hostage
Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara on Thursday received Special Envoy of Philippines' President Gloria Arroyo, and Presidential Advisor for National Security Norberto Gonzales. Syria-Philippines, Politics, 7/16/2004 - Information Minister opens workshop on Businesswomen Sponsor Center
Syria's Minister of Information Ahmad al-Hassan on Wednesday opened a workshop on the importance and purposes of the first Sponsor Center to support businesswomen in Syria set up by "Mawrid" establishment with the cooperation of the European-Syrian Business Center. Syria, Economics, 7/15/2004 - Turkish president confers with Syrian premier
President Ahmet Nacdet Sezer of Turkey on Tuesday received Prime Minister Naji Otari and the accompanying delegation. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/14/2004 - Syria approves French plan to modernize its finances
Syrian and French finance officials on Tuesday discussed a French report prepared by specialized French advisors to modernize and develop the Ministry of Finance in fields of taxes, customs and banking. Syria-France, Local, 7/14/2004 - Iraqi Official highlights relations with Syria, positive visits
Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Saleh described his recent meeting with President Bashar al-Assad as constructive and fruitful, adding the encounter reflected keenness on cooperation in all fields. Iraq-Syria, Politics, 7/14/2004 - Al-Ibraheimi calls on Syria to support Iraq
The special advisor of the UN secretary general Elakhder al-Ibrahimi called yesterday on Syria to contribute to returning stability to Iraq. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/13/2004 - Al-Shara confers with al-Ibrahimi
Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary General Lakhdar Brahimi on Monday described his discussions with Syria's Foreign Minister Farouk al-Shara as very positive. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/13/2004 - Syrian- Iranian information technology cooperation
Syria's Minister of Communication and Technology Mohammed Bashir al-Munajed on Monday described the Syrian-Iranian relations as firm and strong. Syria-Iran, Local, 7/13/2004 - No raise on border fees, Syrian Official
Customs Secretary of Nasib border center in Dar'a governorate on borders with Jordan, on Monday denied increasing fees on the entry of Arab or foreign vehicles coming to Syria through the center. Syria-Regional, Economics, 7/13/2004 - Saleh speaks of an Iraq - Syria border agreement
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad yesterday stressed Syria's care to maintain Iraq's unity and its desire to help the Iraqi people to win their independence. This was expressed during his meeting with the Deputy chairman of the Interim Iraqi government Barham Saleh who announced reaching a security agreement aiming at controlling the borders between the two states in order to halt sneaking operations. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/12/2004 - Syria, Turkey for boosting trade relations
Head of the Syrian Commerce Chambers' Union Rateb al-Shalah Sunday said Syria and Turkey will soon sign two agreements on free trade and the establishment of Joint borderline market. Syria-Turkey, Politics, 7/12/2004 - Baroness Simons for cooperation relations between Syria, EU
The British State Minister for Middle East Affairs Baroness Elizabeth Simons said her country and the EU were keen to establish best fruitful, firm relations with Syria. Syria-UK, Politics, 7/12/2004 - Al- Assad, meets with al-Brahimi Syria-Iraq, Politics, 7/12/2004