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Prof Bush's fatwa for the Arab world
jaihoon
05/10/03 at 16:46:08



http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/3016525.stm

Free trade

The latest stage in Mr Powell's tour of region follows a major speech on the Middle East by President George W Bush on Friday.

He proposed the creation of a free trade agreement between the United States and the entire Arab region within a decade.


But Mr Bush said it would work only if widespread reforms were implemented by Arab governments - such as improved education for women and tougher measures against corruption.

Speaking at the University of South Carolina, the president said the aim was to bring the Middle East into "an expanding circle of opportunity" and to reward nations that pursued broad political and economic reforms.

Mr Bush also reaffirmed his determination to achieve peace between Israel and the Palestinians.

The White House has already announced that Mr Sharon will have talks with Mr Bush in Washington on 20 May to discuss the main issues of the peace settlement.


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