Government Vice President and Foreign Minister Evangelos Venizelos on Wednesday said that “Our aim is to strengthen the ties between Europe and the Arab world, which is a fundamental strategic partner for the European policy, particularly for the European policy of the so-called South Neighbourhood” on his arrival at the EU Ministerial meeting with country members of the Arab League.

The meeting is held within the context of the Greek EU Presidency at the Zappeion Mansion in Athens.

Mr Venizelos said that “The Arab World is going through a very difficult period and it is Europe’s duty to assist the reconstruction of all the Arabic countries as well as in the cultivation of a climate of security, stability, peace along with prospect and prosperity for all the people,”.