Saudi Arabian King Abdullah arrived in Egypt today for the first stop in a four-nation itinerary for talks with regional leaders on challenges facing the Arab world, strengthening Arab unity and getting Middle East peace efforts back on track. He will continue to Syria, Lebanon and Jordan. King Abdullah met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak in Sharm El-Sheikh for talks, described by Arab News, as including “the Arab-Israeli conflict, the standoff between Iran and the West on Tehran’s nuclear program and efforts to form a unity government in Iraq.”
Saudi Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Khoja, in remarks cited by Arab News, talked about the significance of King Abdullah’s efforts:
“King Abdullah is well-known for his farsightedness, wisdom and sound views. He knows the problems facing the Arab world. He embarked on this visit to discuss ways to strengthen inter-Arab relations and achieve Arab unity,” the minister said.
Khoja said King Abdullah would discuss with the four leaders major Arab issues, most importantly Palestine, and the atrocities being committed against the Palestinian people.
“The king will explore prospects of reviving the peace process in order to establish a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East, ensuring the legitimate rights of the Palestinians including the establishment of an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital,” Khoja said, adding that the talks would also focus on Lebanon, Sudan, Somalia and Arab unity.
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