81.   Banbi stressed that Egypt had opted to conclude the deal with Turkey instead of Israel for economic reasons rather than political ones.

82.   Avro has recently concluded deals with Lufthansa, Swissair, Turkish Airlines and Air Malta.

83.   British officials in Delhi told the paper that Straw would be the latest senior minister to urge the Indian government to conclude the deal.

84.   But it could take months before a final deal is concluded.

85.   But, he said, Conoco had not had time to inform Washington that the deal had been concluded until after the pact had been announced by Iran.

86.   Earlier this week, a spokesman for South African state arms manufacturer Denel said the group was in negotiations with Pakistan, but that no deal had been concluded.

87.   The Russians say no deal has been concluded.

88.   The sources said the deal was concluded against the instructions of Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto.

89.   There was hope a final deal will be concluded by Monday, commission sources said.

90.   There was hope a final deal would be concluded by Monday, commission sources said.