91.   He said both sides were working hard to try to narrow the gaps in positions between Israel and Syria in order to achieve peace.

92.   He called on both sides to work together economically and said he expected peace talks with Palestinians to move forward soon.

93.   He said it is going through a critical period that involves difficultproblems that both sides most work to resolve.

94.   He said the U.S.-North Korean agreement stipulates that both sides should be working toward peace and security on the peninsula.

95.   However, since last year the two sides have worked quietly to find a compromise.

96.   If both sides work hard, they can improve the atmosphere and quality of relations, Cui said.

97.   In a sign that the two sides were working together harmoniously, they plan to pass other bills keeping agencies open through next Friday.

98.   If that is not achieved, Ludewig said, the agreement has a loophole stating it is only valid as long as all sides are working toward increased flexibility.

99.   In Cairo, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said Sunday the two sides were working toward a cease-fire.

100.   Instead, the statement said the two sides will work together to step up monitoring wind conditions before launches and other possible causes of the failure.