VOL. XXII

NO. 10

12-DECEMBER-1988

GENERAL

Egypt's Membership Restored in Arab Economic Unity Council

Egypt was restored to full membership of the Council of Arab Economic Unity (CAEU)on 7 December following a closed-door meeting in 'Amman of the organization's 13member states. Egypt's membership was suspended in 1974 following theconclusion of its peace treaty with Israel.

In announcing the Council's decision, the Jordanian Minister of Trade, Mr.Hamdi al-Tabba', said that the motion to reinstate...