Closer trade relations between Palestine and Egypt were urged today by Egyptian Finance Minister Amin Osman, who arrived yesterday to participate in the trade talks now proceeding between the two countries. Addressing a luncheon here, Mr. Osman stressed the need for a wider opening the doors between his country and Palestine.
Despite war-time demands and the diversion of some supplies to combat epidemic conditions in upper Egypt, the country will be able to export certain food items which are badly needed by Palestine, Mr. Osman disclosed. In return Egypt will receive Palestine manufactures which will help to ease the acute shortage of such goods. Meanwhile, it is reported here that negotiations are in progress for the shipment of thousands of cases of citrus fruits to Egypt and neighboring countries. One source estimates that 1,000,000 cases are involved.
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