Arabic News Weekly Edition for Syria, 6/13/2005
Weekly Edition, Syria - Week of June 13, 2005
- Damascus: Bahjat Suleiman moved from his post
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad made on Thursday important changes in the structure of the leadership of certain Syrian security forces. Syria, Politics, 6/17/2005 - Doha Summit condemns US unilateral procedures against Syria
"Policies of hegemony and wars as well occupation are of no use, and the policy of dialogue, international cooperation and peace are the wining choice for both the north and south," Shara said. Syria-USA, Politics, 6/17/2005 - EU announces no position to isolate Syria: European MP
The European Union did not take any attitude to isolate Syria, on the contrary, the EU has supported Syria's stances in different fields of economy, technology and logistics, Beatrice Patri, head of the EU parliamentary delegation to Syria said Thursday. Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/17/2005 - al-Thawra: Syrian spokesman: no censorship on press publications Syria, Politics, 6/17/2005
- Syrian opposition figure in Baghdad to destabilize the regime in Damascus
The opposition Syrian Islah party (reform party), Fareed al-Ghadiri, said on Wednesday that he is currently visiting Iraq for talks aiming at supporting activities his party carries out against the regime of President Bashar al-Assad. Syria-Iraq, Politics, 6/16/2005 - G-77 summit demands the abrogation of American sanctions on Syria
The Syrian deputy foreign minister Walid al-Muallim said that the second South (countries) Summit which started deliberations in Doha adopted a resolution rejecting unilateral decisions imposed on Syria by the US under what is called "Syria's Accountability Act" and demanded the abrogation of this law and returning back to "constructive dialogue." Syria-USA, Politics, 6/16/2005 - as-Safir: Israel launches new settlement campaign in Golan
The Israeli government has given green light to settlers in the occupied Syrian Golan to launch a new settlement campaign to attract hundreds of Israelis to settle in the Golan. Syria-Israel, Politics, 6/16/2005 - European parliamentary delegation-forum on dialogue and diversity
Mrs. Piatrice Patrie said that Europe and Syria were bound not only by geographical proximity and economic relations but also by long historical and human ties which proved that this region cannot but live on the idea of dialogue and tolerance Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/16/2005 - The International Bank for Trade and Finance opens new branch
The International Bank for Trade and Finance on Wednesday opened its first branch in the Syrian northern city of Aleppo to facilitate economic activates and banking transactions there. Syria, Business, 6/16/2005 - Syria discusses with Arab Monetary Fund joint cooperation Syria, Economics, 6/16/2005
- Syria's joining trade marks accord helps investments
Minister of Economy said on Wednesday Syria's joining to Madrid protocol for Trade Marks has contributed to attracting foreign trade marks and encouraging investment in Syria. Syria, Economics, 6/16/2005 - NTV: Erdogan hails Syrian-Turkish relations Syria-Turkey, Politics, 6/16/2005
- Syria is setting up finance system: minister
"This move requires currency reform and to commence an inclination towards the exchange rate liberalization," Amer Hosni Lutfi told a visiting Austrian delegation. Syria, Economics, 6/15/2005 - Syria urges EU to aid removing blocks in relations
In a meeting with a European Parliamentary Delegation headed by Beatrice Patrie, President Bashar al-Assad asserted the importance of a constructive dialogue to form a clear vision of the situation and to specify priorities of the development process in Syria. Syria-European Union, Politics, 6/15/2005 - Al-Thawra: Syrian-Saudi lighting devices factory project
The Syrian Company for Electricity and Communication ( SyriaNet) said an offer by an advanced Saudi Arabian company has been under study to build a joint factory with SyriaNet for lighting devices in Syria. Syria-Saudi Arabia, Economics, 6/15/2005 - APICORP is ready to aid Syria in oil and gas Development
The Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation APICORP expressed on Tuesday readiness to aid Syria in the field of gas, oil and petrochemicals industry. Syria-Regional, Economics, 6/15/2005 - Sfeir calls for best relations with Syria Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/15/2005
- Dardari appointed peputy premier for economic affairs Syria, Politics, 6/15/2005
- Syrian athletes reject certificates carrying Israeli flag Syria-Israel, Sports, 6/15/2005
- International Flowers Fair today Syria, Local, 6/15/2005
- Al-Raya: Lahoud: Syria is natural extension of Lebanon Lebanon-Syria, Politics, 6/14/2005
- Final statement of the 10th Congress of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party
The 10th Congress of al-Baath Arab Socialist Party Concluded four-day Meetings on June 9th and issued a final statement, stressing determination to continue the process of development and reforms in Syria as well as widening the scope of public participation in the political life and revision of constitution articles in line with the decisions adopted by the Congress. Syria, Politics, 6/14/2005 - Damascus: al-Mamlouk succeeds al-Ikhtiar in presiding over general intelligence Syria, Politics, 6/14/2005
- Arab fund to cooperate with Syria
Director of the Arab Fund Jasem Mannai on Monday underlined the Fund commitment to cooperate with Syria to help activate ties with Arab financial institutions and enable Syria make use of its activities. Syria-Regional, Economics, 6/14/2005 - Syria: U.S. claims on Syrian intervention in Lebanon baseless
A Syrian Foreign Ministry official source on Saturday described as "baseless" statements by some U.S. officials in the American administration on Syria's intervention in Lebanon's internal affairs through alleged presence of intelligence agents. Syria-USA, Politics, 6/13/2005 - Larsen meets al-Assad after accusations of Syrian security intelligence in Lebanon
The envoy of the UN special secretary general to Lebanon, Terry Rod Larsen, held talks in Damascus with the Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A statement by the office of the UN in Beirut said that Larsen discussed with al-Assad all issues pertaining to the Syrian withdrawal from Lebanon. Syria-UN, Politics, 6/13/2005 - Syrian market is promising: private bank director
"The Syrian market is promising and the economic diversity in Syria gives new horizons to the banking industry," Director General of the International Bank for Trade and Finance in Damascus Sultan al-Zubi said Sunday. Syria, Business, 6/13/2005 - Al-Assad asks for materializing recommendations of the 10th regional congress of the BASP Syria, Politics, 6/13/2005
- Arab League secretary general criticizes US accusation against Syria Syria-USA, Politics, 6/13/2005
- Syrian-Saudi military relations revision Syria-Saudi Arabia, Politics, 6/13/2005
- Asma al-Assad in Arab women meeting in Manama Syria-Bahrain, Local, 6/13/2005