Abul Gheit discusses Middle East updates with Portuguese FM

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Thu, 19 Oct 2017 - 03:28 GMT

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Thu, 19 Oct 2017 - 03:28 GMT

Secretary-General of Arab League (AL) Ahmed Abul Gheit – File photo

Secretary-General of Arab League (AL) Ahmed Abul Gheit – File photo

CAIRO – 19 October 2017: Secretary-General of Arab League (AL) Ahmed Abul Gheit met in Cairo on Thursday with Portugal's Foreign Minister Augusto Santos Silva.

Mahmoud Afifi, the secretary-general's spokesman, stated that the foreign ministers exchanged views on a number of important issues; especially the developments in the Palestinian case and the situation in Syria and Iraq.

Abul Gheit hailed Portuguese support for the Palestinian case, and encouraged the continuity of this support. He also pointed out Portugal’s significance within the European Union in achieving greater understanding of Arab priorities. Abul Gheit also called for an Arab-European Summit to convene in the near future.

On his part, Silva stressed his country's support for the Palestinian case and the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

During the meeting, the two parties discussed means of enhancing cooperation between the two countries.

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