Arab League chief confers with Romanian foreign minister

Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid on Tuesday in Cairo discussed with Romania's deputy premier and foreign minister, Petre Roman, the developments of the Middle East peace process on all tracks.

In a statement following the meeting, the Romanian FM noted that there were identical viewpoints between the AL and Romania on the need to establish a just and comprehensive peace in the region. He expressed his country's readiness to take part in the realization of this peace.

Roman indicated that that he had also discussed with the Arab League chief the Arab League's participation in the issue of partnership with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

The Romanian official also spoke about prospects of cooperation between the AL and Romania in cultural and educational areas.

Roman stated he will head for Algeria today in an official visit to hold talks with Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and with high-ranking Algerian officials in order to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the political and economic areas.