Arab League chief calls for reviewing charter to address challenges

AMMAN, March 5 (KUNA) -- Arab League Secretary General Nabil Al-Araby called here on Thursday for reviewing some parts of the league's charter and the joint Arab defense treaty to be in line with the latest developments.
This came during his meeting with Jordan's Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour in Amman.
"The joint Arab defense treaty and some parts of the league's charter should be reconsidered in harmony with the current developments and situations to help us face challenges through joint Arab effort," said a statement by the premiership, citing Al-Araby.
During the meeting, Al-Araby underlined the significance of unifying and coordinating efforts of the Arab countries to face the threats Arab security is facing, it said.
The two sides, it added, underscored the necessity of a joint Arab action to counter the dangers of terrorism, extremism and violence through employing all tools and methods that help maintain Arab national security.
They also called for renewing religious discourse to promote moderation and help address difficult economic situations of some Arab countries, it noted.
Meanwhile, Ensour accentuated the importance of the league's effective role in boosting relations among Arab countries.
Jordan is expected to chair Arab League Council starting on March 9 at the levels of foreign ministers and permanent delegates. (end) tb.hm