Germany for Middle East peace process

The charge d'affairs at the German Embassy in Amman has asserted that constant backing to the Middle East peace process is one of the priorities of the German presidency of the European Union, which starts tomorrow.

He added that Germany seeks to consolidate the European role in the peace process and to further coordinate effective efforts with the US to bolster the EU's role in the peace process.

In a statement to the Jordanian daily al-Doustour, the German charge d'affairs said that during its presidency of the EU, Germany will consolidate relations with the Mediterranean region.

A major conference will be held in Stuttgart during April 1999 to follow up on Barcelona process' bringing together Europe with the Mediterranean region.