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King Juan Carlos Bestows Order of the Golden Fleece to Nicolas Sarkozy
Monday at Madrid's royal palace saw the ceremony to induct French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Spain's Order of the Golden Fleece. He was rewarded this for his efforts to cease the Basque separatists group, the ETA's terrorist activities.
The ceremony took place at the Official Chamber, where King Alfonso XIII appointed his knights. There, His Majesty King Juan Carlos gave Sarkozy the medal of honor - which is Spain's highest civil honor.
In attendance were Queen Sofia, the Prince and Princess Read more [...]
King Abdullah II Issues Parliamentary Decree While in France
Jordan's King Abdullah II decreed parliamentary elections to be delayed until March 2010. This is so politicians can amend the country's detested election law and ensure fair elections by the time elections come around.
The King issued this decree while on a working visit to Paris on Tuesday. He met with French President Nicolas Sarkozy to discuss ways to bolster economic ties between France and Jordan, as well as go over the Middle East peace conflict.
Sarkozy and Abdullah are aiming to Read more [...]
Nicolas Sarkozy Meets With Saudi King Abdullah
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Saudi Arabia today for a working visit to the country. He met King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud at the King Khalid International Airport, and was taken to the King's farm in Janadriya, outside of Riyadh, where Sarkozy will spend the night.
The President's main purpose on this visit is to urge Mideast peace talks to continue.
"It is urgent because the current deadlock plays into the hands of extremists and each day the chance of peace is slipping Read more [...]
Emir of Qatar on State Visit to France
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani and his wife Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser al-Misnned are on a state visit to France until Wednesday. The visit is meant to cement ties between the two countries.
Reuters
This is the third time the Emir has been to France. In 2007 and 2008, he was a special guest for France's National Day.
French President Nicolas Sarkozy hailed the relationship between France and Qatar as "long-standing and ideal." He pointed out that many French companies increasingly Read more [...]
Spanish Royals Steal Spotlight From Carla Bruni
It was supposed to be yet another visit from a head of state for the royal family of Spain.
But when the head of state's wife is former supermodel Carla Bruni, the visit is anything but ordinary.
Nicolas Sarkozy brought his ever dazzling wife along for a visit to Spain Monday. He is there to promote his country and strengthen ties with the kingdom.
Carla, meanwhile, is there, so to speak, to make fashionistas and the press go wild with her elegant style.
However, it was the Spanish royals - Read more [...]
Sarkozy Promotes France to Middle East Royals
Nicolas Sarkozy promoted France all over the Middle East these past two days. Following his historic visit to Baghdad, the President of France went to Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait, and met with the monarchs of those countries during his tour of the region.
In Oman, Sarkozy aimed to sell French-made aircraft to replace the country's aging 20 Anglo-French Jaguars. This was to be a challenge since most Middle East countries buy from the English-speaking world.
"These are by tradition Anglo-Saxon countries Read more [...]
Jordan, France Sign Nuclear, Uranium Mining Deal
In a state visit to France, King Abdullah II has been working on nuclear energy agreements for his country. Within one day, a civilian nuclear deal was signed with French President Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as a uranium mining deal with Areva and Jordan's Atomic Energy Commission.
Sarkozy's office says the deal will "reinforce and institutionalize" nuclear cooperation between the two countries.
Sarkozy has said France would support Muslim nations seeking civilian nuclear technologies. Under Sarkozy, Read more [...]Queen Rania Dines With Bono, Sarkozys’
She may be royalty but that doesn't mean Queen Rania cannot hang out with superstars and statesmen such as Bono and Nicolas Sarkozy. That is just one of the perks of being one of the most famous women in the world!
The Jordanian Queen dined with the U2 frontman, Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni at Cap Negre, in the Var region of the French Riviera. A helicopter picked up Queen Rania and Bono from St Tropez to the estate, which belongs to the family of Bruni.
The Sarkozys' are taking their first Read more [...]
