The Government Vice President and Minister of Foreign Affairs Evangelos Venizelos expressed his support of further developing the ties between Europe and the Arab world.

Mr. Venizelos spoke to journalists as he arrived at Zappeio Hall, where a meeting between the EU and Arab League Foreign Affairs Ministers is being held.

According to Mr. Venizelos, it is Europe’s duty to support the Arab world as many countries are currently going through upheavals and stressed the importance of developing a climate of security, stability and peace for all peoples.