AL stresses European role in Middle East peace

Arab League Secretary General Esmat Abdul Meguid has underlined the British and European role in reviving the Middle East peace process and resuming negotiations from the point at which they broke off and the need to urge the government of Israel to implement the agreement signed with the Palestinians.

Upon meeting on Wednesday in Cairo with the British ambassador accredited in Cairo, the AL chief called on the new Israeli government to promote the peace process.

The AL chief added that he has discussed the question of Iraq in light of the current debates at the UN Security Council.

The British ambassador, for his part, explained his country's viewpoint towards the British project currently proposed to the UN Security Council.

The ambassador said he listened to the ideas the AL chief concerning issues in the region, especially the Middle East peace process after the new Israeli government assumed power, adding that he had informed the AL chief about the British position which complies with the European vision based on the importance of reviving peace negotiations.