The World: A Diplomatic Chronicle

On his latest Middle East journey, Henry Kissinger's circuit included not only the shuttle between Damascus and Jerusalem, but also trips to Algeria, Egypt, Cyprus, Jordan and Saudi Arabia. A chronology of Kissinger's 34 days:

APRIL 28. Leaves Washington for talks in Geneva with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko. Fighting on the Syrian-Israeli cease-fire line continues for the 47th consecutive day.

APRIL 30. Arrives in Alexandria for two days of talks with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat.

MAY 2. In Jerusalem to meet Israeli Premier Golda Meir's negotiators.

MAY 3. Flies to Damascus for talks with Syrian President Hafez Assad.

MAY 7. Meets with Gromyko hi Cyprus....

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