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Revue de Presse-Press Review-Berhevoka Çapê-Rivista Stampa-Dentro de la Prensa-Basm Özeti lers », a-t-il affinné, avant de rappeler l'exigence syrienne d'un retrait israélientotal du plateau du Golan. n a également réaffinné l'opposition de Damas à tout accordse limitant à la seule frontière libanaise. Israël a annoncé son intention de retirer ses troupes de la « zone de sécurité.. occupée au Libansud au plus tard le 7 juillet Depuisleur repriseinattendue, en décembre 1999, les discussions butent sur des priorités divergentes. La Syrieprivilégieletracé de la frontière, qui doit assurer un retour intégral du plateau sous le contrOlesyrien, alors qu'Israëlmet en avant les questions liées à la sécurité et à la normalisationpolitique. Initialementprévus à midi,les entretiens entre les deux présidents avaient finalement débuté avec trois heures de retard dans un salon de l'Hôtel Intercontinental, placé pour l'occasion sous étroite surveillance. Les deux hommes s'étaient déjà rencontrés dans le même établissementen janvier1994et avaient alors lancé un appel à «la paix des braves" au Pr6che-ûrient, en "SOuhaitant la reprise des négociations syro-israéliennes. Agé aujourd'hui de soixante-neuf ans, le président Assad, dont la santé suscite à nouveau les inquiétudes et qui ne voyage que très rarement, se trouvait depuis samedi après-midi à Genève, alors que le chef de la Maison Blanche arrivait dans la nuit, sur le chernin du retour après'sa visite en Asie du Sud. Contrastant avec l'optimisme relatif affiché par la presse syrienne à la veille du sommet, les -responsables américains s'étaient montrés plus prudents, le conseiller pour la ~rrré'- rUttonale, "'Sibidy''ßerger, mettant en garde contre l'illusion d'un aboutissement rapide. Pour leprésldtmtrnrnoo~ l'aspect peut-être le plus positif de son e~cale genevoise aura été de pouvoir s'offrirune boite de Cohibas,cigare; cubains de prix, théoriquement introuvables aux Etats-Unis... Jean-Cmw.le Bullrer Mideast Negotiating Ball Is Now in Assad's Court, Clinton Asserts Reuters But Mr. C~inton sounded an opti~st~c note percent of its water, while Syria is demanding a WASHINGTON-Withtheclocktickingon Tuesday, saYIDgthat Israel was senous about return to the pre-1967 cease-frre line, when it Middle East peace, President Bill Clinton said rIDdingpeace. "Prime Minister Barak would like held the northeastern cerner of the lake. Tuesday that the, ball was in President Hafez to do this as quickly as hecan," Mr. Clinton said. The area involved is only a long stone's throw Assad's court after his failed meeting with the "And I can tell you they have made very, very but it carries enormous political symbolism for Syrian leader in Geneva. serious efforts on all tracks." both sides. "I went to Switzerland to meet President As- "I think we will continue to see progress, at Warworries also surfaced in the Israeli media. sad to clarify to him what I thought the options least on the Palestinian track. And of c~urse I The daily Ha'aretz said that in the light of Mr. were and to hear from him what his needs are, and hope we '11have some progress on the Synan one Assad's intransigence the Clinton administra- I asked him to come back to me with what he as well, as well as in Lebanon," he said. tion was under pressu~e to endorse a unilateral thought ought to be done," Mr. Clinton said. "So Mr. M~barak ~hoed the op~imism. "I cannot Israeli pullout and hold Syria responsible for any the ball's in his court now and I'm going to look say that It's a fad~e," he said. "~o progress attempts to disrupt it through violence. forward to hearing from him." between the Israehs and the Synans doesn't T-- Ii d Pl' . TAg' Mr. Clinton spoke at a White House photo make us pessimistic:" • l.Nae 8an a estlmans to ry am opportunity with President Hosni Mubarak of .In the Mid~le East, h~wever, ~. Cl~t~n's IsraeliandPalestiniannegotiatorswhoendeda Egypt. fadure to revive ~e Synan~Israeh nego~latio~s week of talks at Bolling Air Force Base in Mr. Clinton and Mr. Mubarak, an important promptedwartalkmth~SynanandIsraehmedia Washington on Tuesday will return there for U.S. ally and intermediary in the Middle East, got on Tuesday, and Isra~h bombers pounded Leb- more negotiations on April 6, Reuters reported together to brainstorm on ways to put peace 8Aon~o~a sec0i.1dstraight day. Tuesday, quoting a State Department spokesefforts back on track and to discuss bilateral ,~yna s offiCial. press accus~ Mr. Barak of man, James Foley. issues. delIberately blocking a resu~ptlon of peace talks He said that, having exchanged ideas, the two Mr. Mubarak said he might meet with Prime, and '-\lamed of a return to Violence. sides now better understood each other's needs. Minister Ehud Bàrak of Israel soon after he. The Syrian newspaper Al Ba'ath said Mr. returned home to Cairo. "The situation con. Barak "bears responsibility for the absence of cerning the Middle East problem cannot stay as it peace opportunities and opening the region to is now," Mr. Mubarak said. "Tremendous ef- dangerous possibilities, primarily the return to forts are being done by the United States with the tension and escalation and re-entering the cycle cooperation with us. ' , of blood and bitter conflict for long decades. " Several deadlines confront negotiators seeking In southern Lebanon, Israeli planes attacked to cement peace agreements between Israel and targets associated with Syrian-backed guerrillas Syria, Israel and Lebanon and Israel and the on the edge of Mansouri, a village southeast of Palestinians. They include an intended pullout by Tyre. July of Israeli troops from south Lebanon - Israel has pledged to withdraw its troops from where guerrillas backed by Syria and Iran are Lebanon by July, with or without a peace agreefighting against Israeli occupation - and a Sept. ment with Syria, a main backer of the Hezbollah 13 deadline deal. for an Israeli-Palestinian peace guerrillas and oth~ groups fighting to end the 22- year occupation of a zone north of the border. Furthermore, Mr. Clinton's political influence But sources close to Mr. Assad said Syria, the ebbs with the approach orthe end of his second main power broker in Lebanon, could not allow term in January. the Israelis to get out of Lebanon in peace while it The White House has said the Clinton-Assad remained on the occupied GQlan Heights. talks failed to narrow "significant differences" Diplomatic sources said Israel was insisting on between Israel and Syria, making a resumption of keeping full sovereignty and control over the talks unproductive at this point. perimeter of the Sea of Galilee, source of 40 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2000 89
Revue de Presse-Press Review-Berhevoka Çapê-Rivista Stampa-Dentro de la Prensa-Baszn Özeti Necirvan Foreign Barzani Ministry meets Turkish officials • In the • A Kurdistan Democratic Party delegation led by Necirvan Barzani yesterday met with Turkish diplomats to discuss the latest developments in northern Iraq . Mar 28; 2000 Ankara - Turkish Daily News Necirvan Barzani, the prime minister of the regional government in the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP)-controlled part of northern Iraq, and his envoy yesterday met with Turkish diplomats in a regular meeting to discuss regional issues. The KDP delegation met with Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Faruk Logoglu and Foreign Ministry Middle East General Director Turkekul Kurttekin. ., Prior to the meeting with Turkish officials Barzani told reporters that good relations existed with Turkey, adding that they had been paying special importance to their relations with Turkey .. When asked what would be discussed with Turkish officials during the meeting, Barzani said that they would exchange views on bilateral and regional issues. Replying to cl question about a Nevruz celebration hosted by KDP representative Safeen Dizayee at the Sheraton Hotel in Ankara last Monday, Barzani replied that the situation was blown out of proportion by the media, adding that there was no such crisis between the KDP and the Turkish Foreign Ministry. The Turkish media reported last week that a controversy had erupted between Ankara and the KDP on account of Dizayee's reception at the Sheraton Hotellast Monday to mark Nevruz. At first these reports were denied by the Foreign Ministry. Later, however, in the wa!~eof further reports on the reception, the ministry issued a statement citing Ankara's concern and sensitivity about the celebra~on. The Barzani-Ied KDP delegation is expected to meet Turkish military officials today at the Turkish General Staff headquarters before leaving Ankara. Turkish military breaks silence on attack ~.helicopter controversy z ~ '(;j Cl ..c:: C/l = ~ E-< .(9) fn 1:: ». c.. o U ô 8N ..c:: ~ ::;s 00 N • Final decision on helicopters due in late June • Greece violates CFE ceilings on attack helicopters • Dursun Ali Ercan: Turkey has to win the chess game • Turkey is not an island in the Pacific Ocean • The Turkish military finally broke its silence at a press conference it held yesterday in an attempt to respond to criticisms directed against it over the handling of the $4 billion attack helicopter project as well as over questions raised recently concerning the rationale behind Ankara's - increased spendina on arms. Turkey has further delayed the final selection of a winner in the attack helicopter project to late Jun~. In a surprise announcement the military also described the $I50 billion announced as to be spent in the coming 30 years as not realistic. . . : .. • Unlike the ongoing warmer relations between Turkey and Greece on the polItical front the Turkish rrnhtary has once more stressed its unease over Greece's increased armaments. Military officers revealed at the press conference that Greece has been violating the CFE ceilings on attack helicopters and has been spending more on.arms. The undersecretary of the Defense Industries, Dursun Ali Ercan, has deni.ed that Turkey ha:>been trymg to further arm. itself. 'But the conditions in our region oblige us to ensure our secunty. We have to wm the chess game. Turkey IS not an island in the Pacific Ocean", he said Ankara-Turkish Daily News Laie Sariibrahimoglu The Turkish military has finally broken its months-long silence on critical press reports concerning the multi-billion-dollar attack helicopter project as well as the rising voices in Turkey questioning the rationale behind the country's increased spending on arms. A press conference was held yesterday morning in Ankara at the Ministry of Defence building with the participation of senior generals from the Ministry of Defense as well as from the Land Forces Command (KKK) and the Turkish General Staff. . 90.
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