11. U.S. officials said the purpose was to discuss the transfer of control of taxation, health, education and some other Palestinian self-rule powers from Israel to the PLO. 12. He was due to meet later Tuesday with outgoing Prime Minister Shimon Peres to discuss the transfer of power and security matters. 13. Israel and the PLO will meet here on Tuesday to discuss the transfer of civil powers to the Palestinians in the West Bank, Egyptian foreign ministry sources said. 14. Israeli and PLO negotiators discussing the transfer of civilian powers to the Palestinians have come up against the problem of financing, an Israeli official said Monday. 15. Aznar said he did not discuss a transfer of power with Gonzalez, as the Popular Party is still trying to form a new majority. 16. Aznar said he did not discuss a transfer of power with Gonzales, as the Popular Party is still forming a new majority. 17. The two sides will discuss the transfer of authority in education and health matters, chief PLO negotiator Nabil Shaath said. 18. Zametica called for a meeting with IFOR officials to discuss the transfer. 19. Philippine Trade Secretary Rizalino Navarro said that he and Garten discussed increased transfer of technology as well as intellectual property rights. 20. Rabbani has repeatedly said he is willing to step down, but the warring factions have been unable to establish harmonious dialogue to discuss a transfer of power. |