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DEAD SEA, Jordan, March 28 (KUNA) -- The Arab League said on Tuesday that the 28th Arab summit in Jordan is taking place in a "positive" atmosphere that would push towards bilateral and tripartite Arab meetings and understandings.
The remarks were made in a press statement by Assistant Secretary General of the Arab League Hosam Zaki, on the sidelines of the summit events, hosted in the Dead Sea in Jordan.
Zaki added that such understandings are increasing, especially with regard to some matters related to bilateral relations between countries, pointing out that these understandings that may witness the entry of a third party that might contribute to the elimination of indifferences or problems.
This, in turn, will certainly lead to a "successful summit" and will be in the interest of joint Arab action.
The League's official hoped that the current summit will succeed in having a high presence and participation, despite the nature of issues and the exceptional circumstances taking place in the region.
Regarding the outcome of the summit and maintaining Arab national security as well as the fight against terrorism, Zaki said that the issue of terrorism is a high priority for the Arab League and Member States.
He pointed out that terrorism has targeted everyone and must be effectivley combated and eradicated through an integrated and comprehensive plan. (end)
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