A deep consensus between Arab and European countries on the question of …

6:18 p.m.

Monday, February 04, 2019

BRUSSELS (AFP)

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said on Monday that there was a broad consensus and a deep consensus among Arab and European countries on various issues.

At a press conference on the sidelines of the Arab-European ministerial meeting, EU Foreign Minister Federica Mujerini, in the presence of Sudanese Foreign Minister Dardiri Mohamed Ahmed, said that the Arab-European meeting had led to many understandings. And the positive results.

Regarding the Arab and European presence in the meeting, Aboul Gheit pointed out that there were 12 Arab foreign ministers and 3 ministers of state, while 10 foreign ministers and 10 ministers The state participated on the European side, demonstrating the commitment of both parties to make the summit a success.

He added that there was a very deep consensus between the two sides, not only on the political issues and the Palestinian issue, which made the commitment of all to seek a negotiated settlement in accordance with the resolutions of the United Nations. United Nations, but also on issues such as the Arab presidency, climate change and the intensification of investment and trade.

"We discussed different areas," said Federica Mugherini, head of EU foreign policy. We are in the Mediterranean and we have the joint responsibility to join our efforts to find common solutions ", she said, referring to the strengthening of cooperation in various sectors not related to a crisis, Investments and financial resources and opportunities for employment and education, noting that this cooperation can be strengthened in all Mediterranean countries.

"Europeans and Arabs have a common interest not only in bringing peace and security to Syria, but also in ensuring security and lasting peace," she said, adding that this required a political process and dispute settlement, adding that we support the implementation of UN resolutions on lasting peace in Syria.

Sudanese Foreign Minister Dardari Mohammad Ahmed said the meeting was a preparation for the Arab-European summit to be held in Egypt by the end of the month.

The meeting addressed the issue of climate change and other complex issues we face, including the crisis in the Middle East and the Palestinian issue, as well as "the problems that bring us together," he said. .

The Sudanese Minister said that he looked forward to continuing the preparations for the Arab-European summit and wished the success of this summit in Sharm el-Sheikh.