A high-profile Egyptian delegation is in the US discussing strategic political and economic ties. Hoda Tewfik, in Washington, and Gamal Essam El-Din in Cairo, report
For the fourth time in six months, a high-profile Egyptian delegation is in (...)
By Hoda Tewfik
The signing ceremony in the East Room of the White House was the triumphant moment President Bill Clinton had hoped for, opening for him a new chapter of personal diplomacy.
"I congratulate President Clinton who has given new meaning (...)
American, Israeli and Palestinian leaders, locked for seven days in negotiations over a West Bank withdrawal, are aware that it would be difficult to end their summit talks at the Wye Plantation near Washington without clinching an agreement.
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The summit opening today at the Wye Plantation, Maryland, is more than a little bizarre. Summit conferences are usually held when the parties are close to an agreement and only a handful of differences remaint. This, though, is hardly true of the (...)
Foreign Minister Amr Moussa, in New York to attend the 53rd session of the UN General Assembly, said yesterday Egypt continues to give priority to "activating the US initiative" for a second redeployment in the West Bank. But this, he added, should (...)
Interview by Hoda Tewfik
Foreign Minister Amr Moussa has been visiting Washington for a "strategic dialogue" with the Clinton administration on regional issues. The talks, however, were dominated by the persistent deadlock in Middle East (...)