31.   The minister can sign applications for COWs from local investors without consulting the House and the President.

32.   The ministers signed an agreement allowing military jets from both countries to fly along the Czech-German border, a move seen as important for joint military maneuvers.

33.   The ministers also signed an accord to liberalize trade and investment in financial services, taking another small step toward their goal of closer regional economic integration.

34.   The ministers did not sign the agreement.

35.   The nine ministers also signed a protocol of intent to bring private investors into the regional energy field.

36.   The Russian and South Korean defense ministers signed an agreement on Monday to increase military cooperation between their two countries.

37.   The trade ministers also signed a letter urging the European Union to provide tax exemptions to joint Israeli-Jordanian products.

38.   The two ministers also signed agreements on strengthening bilateral cooperation in science and technology, and in maritime transportation.

39.   The two ministers signed a protocol on joint actions to combat terrorism and drug trafficking and preserve the Caspian.

40.   The two ministers meanwhile signed a memorandum of understanding on development of the Saudi Border Guards.