1. In February, federal government negotiators signed an accord with the Zapatista rebels that calls for expanding indigenous rights. 2. After signing the accord with the MNR, the head of the Mozambique government delegation, the Transport and Communications Minister Lt.-Gen. 3. Officials had indicated that he would not meet the delegation until after a final accord had been signed. 4. They also signed an accord on the formation of a North-South Joint Reconciliation Committee. 5. Several accords were signed during the visit, including one covering military co-operation and one which established regular bilateral contact. 6. Although peace accords were eventually signed, talks between the government and the rebels broke down and the accords were never implemented. 7. Although Israel has signed accords with the Palestine Liberation Organization and Jordan, far more modest progress has been made towards an Israeli-Syrian pact. 8. Ameritech and Belgacom officials plan to meet in Brussels next week to sign the accord. 9. Ameritech and Belgacom officials will meet in Brussels next week to sign the accord. |