The Arab League has welcomed the meeting between the foreign ministers of Egypt, Jordan and Palestine that was held earlier this week in Cairo.

Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, highlighted the importance of continuing Arab consultations at all levels in order to have a common vision regarding the Palestinian issue.

Official spokesperson of the Secretary-General, Mahmoud Afifi, said support for the Palestinian stance at this stage is a priority for Arab action.

He said the upcoming meeting of the Arab League at the level of foreign ministers on 12th September will renew this support at the political, economic and social levels.