The governor will announce a Michigan-Israel trade pact during next week's four-day visit to Israel. PHIL JACOBS EDITOR ov.- John Engler's long awaited trip to Israel will include visits with Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu, cabinet ministers and business leaders. The governor will also spend time in Michigan's Part- nership 2000 region, visiting as well with political and business leaders. One of the highlights of the gov- ernor's visit, which begins Sun- day, May 18, will be the unveiling of an extensive strategic trade program between the Central Galilee municipalities of Nazareth Ilk, Jerreel Valley Regional Coun- cil, Migdal HaEmek and Michi- gan. Governor Engler will announce the agreement at the Phoenicia Glass Factory, which is owned by Michigan businessmen and phil- anthropists William Davidson and David Hermelin. The agreement specifies that the state shall conduct two searches per month in Michigan for strategic opportunity partners G for Israeli companies. Michigan will also allow the Central Galilee to advertise, at no cost, strategic trade opportunities in State of Michigan trade and investment promotional literature. Michigan will also organize a one-day seminar in Detroit to promote trade opportunities be- tween the state and Israeli com- panies. And, the Central Galilee will conduct two searches per month in Israel for opportuni- ty partners with Michigan corn- panies. The governor's trip will also in- clude Jordan and Italy. The gov- ernor and Mrs. Engler will begin their tour visiting Jerusalem and the Davidson Archaeological Park near the Western Wall. Sunday's itinerary includes meet- ings with Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olmert and U.S. Ambassador Martin Indyk. The governor will also meet with GM/UMI officials Gen. Avihu Binnun and Abra- ham Horowitz as well as America Israel Public Affairs PHOTO BY DANIEL LIPPITT Engler's Itinerary the old city of Jerusalem, Yad Vashem, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's grave at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery and have dinner with Israelis involved in Michigan partner- ships, including projects with Michigan univer- sities. Tuesday's itin- erary will take the Englers to the Central Galilee Partnership 2000 region. They will get a tour of the Phoenicia Glass, Factory, which will include a lunch meeting with regional busi- ness leaders. He'll also visit the - Church of the Gov. Engler will announce a trade agreement. Annunciation in Committee (AIPAC) Jerusalem Nazareth with the mayors of office director Wendy Singer. Nazareth and Nazareth Bit. On Monday, the governor will On Wednesday, Gov. Engler meet with Mr. Netanyahu as well will meet with Palestinian lead- as Minister of Industry and Trade ers in Jericho before proceeding Natan Sharansky and President to Amman via the Allenby Bridge. Ezer Weizman. He will also meet "The goal of this trip is to with Shimon Peres of the Labor strengthen the bonds between Party. During the day, he'll visit Michigan and Israel," said Jew- Factory Direct Furniture 507 We Are the Factory-There is No Middleman. Choice of Black or Beige WALL UNITS ish Community Council Execu- tive Director David Gad-Harf, who will be accompanying the governor. The Detroit Jewish community delegation will also include Federation Executive Vice President Robert Aronson and Ed Levy, Jr., a former AIPAC na- tional president and Detroit area businessman. In Israel, the contingent will be joined by Michael Traison and Elizabeth Williamson, members of the governor's Michigan Israel Bilateral Trade Team. "We're building on the founda- tion of Partnership 2000," added Mr. Gad-Harf. "We're creating and convening meetings that we feel will be beneficial between the governor and top Israeli officials. We're fostering trade relations be- tween Israel and Michigan and we're also building closer ties be- tween the governor and the Jew- ish community of Michigan." "My goal for the governor's trip is clear," said Mr. Aronson. 'We want to acquaint him with our Partnership 2000 programs and encourage state pai-ticipation in those programs. Also, we want to explore the partnerships taking place between institutions of high- er learning. We'll be getting rep- resentatives from Technion and the University of Michigan and Michigan State University to- gether for that purpose." ❑ SUBARU ® 7heBeau5TofAll-WheelDrive! Le ac y ovua trn c i k New 97 BEDROOMS HOME THEATRE $78 OFFICES $88 All Wheel Drive! Reg. $1270 MARBLE TEN DAYS ONLY BARSTOOLS CHAIRS $ 588 $ 98 Choice $ 128 of 4 Finishes-Ten Days only OPTION 1950 S. Telegraph Bloomfield Hills, MI 810-332-8855 Wall Unit As Shown Sugg. Retail $2950 $ * only per mo. plus tax, well equipped 36 months DWYER ANDSONS VOLVO/SUBARU Since 1959 248-642-0400 3055 E. Maple Rd. 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