AL chief calls on Israel to respond to Arab peace initiatives

Secretary General of the Arab League (AL) Amr Moussa urged Israel to respond to Arab calls for revival of the peace process in the Middle East and the implementation of peace requirements in line with the international resolutions.

In a press conference held at the AL headquarters in Cairo Tuesday, Moussa said the coming year will witness many important events such as the Arab summit due in Algeria in March in addition to the first Arab-Latin American summit in May.

He stressed importance of preserving the Palestinian people's just issues and abiding by the Arab rights.

Regarding Iraq, Moussa warned against the repercussions of situation in the country, calling for solidarity against the dangerous current stage.

He underscored necessity of avoiding the "U.S. double-standard policy towards the region," calling for adopting one criteria in dealing with the region's issues, particularly the question of the weapons of mass destruction.