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PRESS RELEASE

AUGUST 22, 2002

Memphis-Afghan Friendship Summit Will Bring Together Key Leaders to Build Relationships for Rebuilding Afghanistan.

Memphis, TN, August 22, 2002 – International Friendship Summits, Inc., a non-profit organization of concerned Memphians interested in rebuilding war-torn Afghanistan, will host the Memphis-Afghan Friendship Summit (MAFS), October 9-14, to establish relationships and develop partnerships with influential Afghan leaders that will result in health, education, leadership, and business development strategies for Afghanistan.   Twenty Memphis-based leaders in business, health, education, and executive leadership sectors are being enlisted to host 20 high-level Afghan government officials including Professor Akbar Popal, President of Kabul University, M. Yousuf Nooristani, Minister of Irrigation and Environment, as well as other Afghan cabinet members.   “Afghan leaders will be exposed to the best of Memphis in all areas. Strong relationships will be built for the purpose of building a bright future in Afghanistan,” says Mark Morris, International Friendship Summits, Inc. chairman.   The schedule of activities for the six-day summit will include meetings with interest groups, dialogue sessions, a tour of Memphis and reception, and events featuring a taste of Memphis culture.   Persons interested in investing in the future of Afghanistan through a tax-deductible contribution or as an interest group leader or host family for the Afghan visitors are invited to call (901) 921-6118. Donations should be made payable to International Friendship Summits, Inc. and mailed to: International Friendship Summits, Inc, 356 New Byhalia Road, Suite 1B, Collierville, TN 38017.   For more information about the Memphis-Afghan Friendship Summit or ways to be involved, visit the website at www.mafsummit.org or phone (901) 921-6118.