Minister of Public Works and Water Resources Mahmoud Abu Zeid plays down possibility of hostilities over Nile water. Arab Conference calls for united policies to withstand challenges. Denmark contributes to improving furnaces of Assiut Cement Company. Harbors to upgrade services. Egypt to participate in Washington conference on girls education.
Australian delegation arrives in Cairo for parliamentary talks.
Guinean business delegation visits Cairo. The reports spotlight the state of frustration dominating the Iraqi leadership in respect of US policies seeking to diminish the country s military capabilities to the point that it would no longer pose a threat to its neighbors. However, in dealing with Iraq, the US is intent on using to its own advantages the decisions adopted by the international organization. Permanent Members at the Security Council are, thus, requested to join hands with UN Secretary General Kofi annan in pursuing the facts of the Iraqi situation. A specific time-table should be drawn whereby sanctions are removed.