Algerian president for strengthening Arab solidarity

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has called for purifying the Arab atmospheres, strengthening solidarity and enhancing inter-Arab relations on the grounds of mutual respect.

In a statement to the Yemeni weekly "September 26" issued on Sunday, the Algerian president said the current Arab conditions require the purification of Arab atmospheres to withstand the challenges of globalization. He added that the Arab states have realized that there is no way but to ensure stability inside their borders and foster inter-Arab relations on the grounds of reciprocated respect.

He said, "Arab solidarity is the ultimate end, and we cannot deal with our problems without solidarity maintained among us and that the future is connected to inter-Arab solidarity on the grounds of mutual respect."