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Iraqi PM, French counterpart discuss bolstering bilateral ties

Date: 2020-10-19 16:49:07 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:63 - ID:8634589

BAGHDAD/PARIS, Oct 19 (MENA) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi discussed on Monday with his French counterpart Jean Castex means of bolstering bilateral ties in several fields. The two sides also reviewed regional conditions and exchanged ....

Jordanian PM affirms interest to enhance deep ties with Kuwait

Date: 2020-10-19 16:47:03 GMT - Jordan - Arab world - SN:62 - ID:8634790

AMMAN, Oct 19 (MENA) - Prime Minister Bishr al Khasawneh emphasized the "deep and brotherly" relations between Jordan and Kuwait, and the common interest to further broaden cooperation in various fields, Petra News Agency reported. The premier ....

Iraq, France discuss promoting economic relations

Date: 2020-10-19 16:44:11 GMT - Iraq - Arab world - SN:61 - ID:8634838

BAGHDAD, Oct 19 (MENA) - Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq Mostafa Ghaleb discussed with his French counterpart on Monday bilateral relations and means to develop them, especially in the banking domain. A statement issued by the Central Bank ....

Tunisian president postpones visit to Italy because of COVID 19 pandemic

Date: 2020-10-19 16:39:59 GMT - Tunisia - Arab world - SN:59 - ID:8634841

TUNIS, Oct 19 (MENA) - Tunisian President Kais Saied agreed with his Italian counterpart Sergio Mattarella on Monday to put off his visit to Italy which was due late in October to early in 2021 because of the spread of COVID 19 pandemic. In a ....

AL chief stresses depth of Arab-Brazilian relations

Date: 2020-10-19 16:33:11 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:55 - ID:8634791

CAIRO, Oct 19 (MENA) - Arab League (AL) Secretary General Ahmed Abul Gheit has stressed the depth of economic relations between Arab countries and Brazil. Addressing the opening session of the Arab-Brazilian economic forum, currently held in Sao ....

Washington condemns Iraq massacre

Date: 2020-10-19 14:51:26 GMT - USA - Arab world - SN:49 - ID:8634754

WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (MENA) - The United States strongly condemned the massacre of innocent civilians by Iran-backed militias in Salah al-Din governorate. The Government of Iraq needs to immediately exert control over the Iran-backed militias who ....

Bahraini-Israeli cooperation essential step for better economic future, says Bahraini minister

Date: 2020-10-19 14:50:49 GMT - Bahrain - Arab world - SN:48 - ID:8634683

MANAMA, Oct 20 (MENA) - Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani said the visit of the joint US-Israeli delegation to Bahrain has paved the way for fruitful cooperation to serve the interests of all parties, especially ....

Kuwait reports 9 deaths, 686 COVID-19 cases, 746 recoveries

Date: 2020-10-19 14:49:27 GMT - Kuwait - Arab world - SN:47 - ID:8634650

KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19 (MENA) – Kuwait on Monday reported nine deaths and 686 cases due to COVID-19, KUNA reported. The figures took the country's death toll up to 710 and the caseload to 116,832, health ministry data showed. According to ministry ....

Adel al Assoumi appointed speaker of Arab Parliament

Date: 2020-10-19 14:01:23 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:44 - ID:8634566

CAIRO, Oct 19 (MENA) - Deputy Secretary General of Arab Parliament el Sayed el Bably said that member of Arab Parliament Adel al Assoumi took the chairmanship of the Arab Parliament succeeding the parliament's speaker Meshal bin Fahm al ....

Jordan deposits ratification instruments of 2 pan-Arab conventions

Date: 2020-10-19 13:06:22 GMT - Egypt - Arab world - SN:35 - ID:8634511

CAIRO, Oct 19 (MENA) - Jordan has deposited the ratification instruments of two pan-Arab conventions with the General-Secretariat of the Arab League. Deputy permanent representative of Jordan to the Arab League Ali Mohamed Anwar deposited Monday ....