Liviagray
Mar 4th, 2009, 03:51 AM
'In order to cement Arab reconciliation we need common vision for issues that concern Arab security, deal with Iranian challenge,' says Saudi foreign minister speaking before Arab counterparts in Cairo; adds Iranian nuclear program affects security of all Gulf states
AFP
Published: 03.03.09
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal called on Tuesday for a joint Arab strategy to deal with the "Iranian challenge" at a meeting of Arab foreign ministers in the Egyptian capital.
"In order to cement Arab reconciliation we need a common vision for issues that concern Arab security and deal with the Iranian challenge," including its nuclear drive, he said.
Al-Faisal detailed the "challenge" as Iran's nuclear program, that effects the security of all the Gulf states, and Iran's continued involvement in Iraqi, Lebanese and Palestinian affairs.
The Saudi prince urged Arabs to overcome their difference and said there has been a significant improvement in Arab ties recently, including Saudi-Syrian relations.
Al-Faisal also praised Egypt's efforts in reconciliation talks between the Palestinian factions, and expressed hope that these efforts would lead to an agreement that will restore Palestinian unity.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3680514,00.html
AFP
Published: 03.03.09
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal called on Tuesday for a joint Arab strategy to deal with the "Iranian challenge" at a meeting of Arab foreign ministers in the Egyptian capital.
"In order to cement Arab reconciliation we need a common vision for issues that concern Arab security and deal with the Iranian challenge," including its nuclear drive, he said.
Al-Faisal detailed the "challenge" as Iran's nuclear program, that effects the security of all the Gulf states, and Iran's continued involvement in Iraqi, Lebanese and Palestinian affairs.
The Saudi prince urged Arabs to overcome their difference and said there has been a significant improvement in Arab ties recently, including Saudi-Syrian relations.
Al-Faisal also praised Egypt's efforts in reconciliation talks between the Palestinian factions, and expressed hope that these efforts would lead to an agreement that will restore Palestinian unity.
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3680514,00.html