Egyptian Armed Forces ready to deter aggression. Commitment to international legitimacy allows for establishment of Palestinian state. Peace serves development, achieves prosperity. Integrating developing countries into global economy stands the responsibility of advanced nations. Developing, industrialized countries need to concert efforts to remove obstacles to accessing advanced technology.
Private sector plays important role in reducing production costs, competing on world markets.
Cairo determined not to yield to pressure over Saad Eddin Ibrahim's case. Indonesian President Wahid given a last chance. Vice President Migawati ready to take over. Egypt buys out Israel's share in Meidor oil refining company. Egyptian court rulings will not be criticized.