The First summit between the League of Arab States and the European Union held in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, February 24-25, has reiterated the two sides’ commitment to reaching a two-state solution, and to achieve a just, lasting and comprehensive peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Among other serious challenges that endanger international and regional peace and security, the summit discussed terrorism, radicalization, destabilizing actions, proliferation, illegal arms trafficking and organized crime, deeming that these threats require concerted efforts. They affirmed that successfully combating these challenges requires a comprehensive approach including, inter alia, cutting-off all methods of support to those terrorists including financial, political, logistical and military support. They agreed to hold the Arab League-EU Summits regularly, alternating between Arab and European states. The next summit will take place in Brussels in 2022.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 25, 2019 15:45 UTC