International trade · 01/08/2003

U.S. Department of State Launches Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) to Promote Regional Stability

The U.S. Department of State has announced the launch of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), a new program aimed at promoting regional stability and cooperation in the Middle East, building on the success of the previous Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) launched in 2002.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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