Moussa on new date for an Arab summit

Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa ruled out the possibility of holing an extraordinary Arab Summit over the next few days, pointing out that the League Council's meeting on the level of Arab Foreign Ministers next month will constitute an important chance to study the situation and the preparation for holding the summit.

"The consultations and contacts made so far show a wide agreement on the important of Arab leaders' meeting as soon as possible to discuss important topics included in the agenda of the summit that was expected on August 3 and postponed after the death of Saudi King Fahd," Moussa said in a statement published Wednesday. He indicated that Egypt as the sponsor and host country of the summit is making contacts to propose another date.