Jordan, Iraq and Syria as fertile Crescent nucleus

The Jordanian daily al-Rai said on Sunday that since cooperation relations between Jordan, Iraq and Syria have been greatly developed and strengthened in way that furnishes for a genuine integration among these states, and will pave the way for the establishment of a central strong nucleus for the unity of the fertile crescent states.

In an article by Salamah Akkour issued on Sunday, under the title " the federation of the fertile crescent states.. is the solution," the paper explained that amid the current regional and international changes and transformations and the challenges impeding for the liquidation of the cause of Palestine, there should be a brave initiative and a sincere move for establishing a central nucleus built on three foundations, including Jordan, Iraq and Syria, as an introduction to set up the unity or the federation of the fertile crescent states.

The paper added that Lebanon is also prepared to join the banner of such a federation due to historical, geographical and security relations as well as interests linking these states.