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Putin vows to cooperate with Arab League on Mideast issues
Xinhua ^ | 2005-03-22

Posted on 03/22/2005 9:42:33 AM PST by Tailgunner Joe

MOSCOW, March 22 (Xinhuanet) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed on Tuesday that Moscow will continue to promote the settlement of Iraq and the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts by closely cooperating with the League of Arab States (LAS), the Russian media reported.

Russia, together with other international mediators, will continue to play an active role in implementing the road map peace plan and leading to the creation of an independent democratic Palestinian state which will live side-by-side with Israel in peace and security, Putin said in a greeting letter to the Arab League, according to the Interfax news agency.

Congratulating on the 60th anniversary of the LAS, Putin also promised that Moscow will promote further cooperation with the organization "in the interests of peace, security and sustainable development", the Itar-Tass said.

The president said Moscow is closely watching the dynamic development of the events in this region.

The Palestinian elections in January and the summit meeting in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, have formed favorable conditions for the resumption of the peace process between the Israelis and the Palestinians, Putin noted.

It is impossible to settle the Arab-Israeli conflict without the peace talks between Israel and its two foes -- Syria and Lebanon, he said.

On Iraqi issue, Putin spoke highly of the latest elections, saying Moscow hopes "the new Iraqi government will be able to win trust and support from the majority of the Iraqis."


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Russia
KEYWORDS: arableague; arabworld; geopolitics

1 posted on 03/22/2005 9:42:34 AM PST by Tailgunner Joe
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To: Tailgunner Joe
"Established in the year of the Great Victory over fascism, your organization plays a worthy role in the new system of international relations, based on the UN Charter," Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his message to the Arab summit in Algeria on the occasion of the Arab League's 60th anniversary.

"Over the years, the Arab league has evolved into a respected and influential regional organization, adherent to international law, primarily in matters of peace, security and social development in the Middle East and North Africa," Putin said. - LINK

2 posted on 03/22/2005 9:46:13 AM PST by Tailgunner Joe
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Ping


3 posted on 03/22/2005 10:05:25 AM PST by nw_arizona_granny (The enemy within, will be found in the "Communist Manifesto 1963", you are living it today.)
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To: Tailgunner Joe; Pendragon_6

related:

Russia Helped al-Qaida, Still Arming Iranians
WND G2 Bulletin | 3-22-2005 | Joseph Farah
Posted on 03/22/2005 7:07:29 AM PST by Pendragon_6
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1367893/posts


4 posted on 03/22/2005 11:02:09 AM PST by SunkenCiv (last updated my FreeRepublic profile on Sunday, March 13, 2005.)
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To: SunkenCiv
Putin Just after the Interfax greeting letter to Arab League.


"It's just so frustrating sir.......now they want the cruise missiles to have video cam so they can see.....and Al Jazeera is complaining over video being formated in MPEG"

5 posted on 03/22/2005 11:36:41 AM PST by Light Speed
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To: nw_arizona_granny

Thanks, Ruth.

My eyebrows are certainly raised with this news.


6 posted on 03/22/2005 12:20:39 PM PST by Donna Lee Nardo
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To: Tailgunner Joe

Wasn't Nasser made a Hero of Soviet Union? So now they'll be returning the favor and make Putin an honorary Arab.


7 posted on 03/22/2005 8:17:24 PM PST by GSlob
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