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Jerusalem, 28 October 1998
TOURISM MINISTER KATZAV MEETS PA TOURISM CHIEF
(Communicated by Tourism Ministry Spokesman)
Tourism Minister Moshe Katzav met yesterday evening (Tuesday), 27.10.98,
with Palestinian Authority chief official for tourism and archeology and
Palestinian Legislature Deputy Speaker Mathri Abu Ita. This was the first
meeting with PA officials after a long hiatus.
Minister Katzav said, "Cooperation in the field of tourism must rise above
any political arguments, since it contributes much to the economies of
Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the countries of the region." He
added that he hopes that yesterday's meeting will open a new page in
relations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, especially in the
wake of the Wye Memorandum, and that this cooperation will help in the
preparations for the large number of tourists expected for the 2000
celebrations.
Mr. Abu Ita briefed Minister Katzav on the Palestinian preparations
for 2000, noting that his office is open to cooperation in all matters and
that he is hopeful regarding good and productive relations with the
Tourism Ministry.
It was decided at the meeting to establish a joint team to discuss all
matters of cooperation between the two sides.
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