41.   Egypt and Gabon on Monday signed a series of agreements aimed at increasing economic cooperation and improving the climate for private investment.

42.   During summit talks Tuesday, the two leaders agreed to increase cooperation in aircraft and nuclear power plant construction, as well as development of Russian gas fields.

43.   Following the fall of Srebrenica and Zepa, Croatia and Bosnia agreed last weekend to increase military cooperation.

44.   Foreign Ministers of nine Balkan countries meet Monday in Istanbul to increase cooperation in the turbulent region.

45.   Foreign Ministers of nine Balkan countries meet in Istanbul on Monday to increase cooperation in the turbulent region.

46.   French official said the two countries could increase their cooperation in the areas of defense and illegal immigration.

47.   Hagel told reporters that his country would like to increase economic cooperation with Egypt, but added that the issue of U.S. aid to Egypt was not discussed.

48.   He and his Mexican counterpart, Jose Angel Gurria, signed accords to increase cooperation in fighting the international drug trade and boost technological exchange.

49.   Hashimoto will also use the meetings as an opportunity to discuss regional security issues and increased cooperation in defense.

50.   He said Fatah, the core group in the Palestine Liberation Organization was increasing its cooperation with fundamentalist terror organizations.