Mubarak and Ben Ali: Arab summit as soon as possible for consultation

Egypt and Tunisia emphasized the importance of rectifying the Arab atmospheres and establishing an environment for Arab solidarity.

The two sides emphasized the importance of revitalizing joint Arab work through developing mechanisms and supporting the Arab League's role and its different structures and corporations to cope with the important developments and large agglomerations.

The joint Tunisian - Egyptian statement issued at the conclusion of the discussions held by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak and Tunisian President Zein al-Abidin Ben Ali urged convening an Arab summit as soon as possible to consult for the good of the Arab states.

The two presidents expressed their support for establishing the greater Arab free trade zone as an important step in achieving the joint Arab market, as they expressed their optimism for the beginning of its implementation with what contributes to achieving Arab economic integrity.