Arab environmental vision urged
Posted: 21 December 2005
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Egyptian Minister of State for Environmental Affairs Majed George called for an Arab vision reflecting regional and international environmental issues and their impact on Arab nations.
In a speech addressing the ninth annual secretary generals meeting of the Center for Environment and Development for the Arab Region and Europe , George said that Arab environment has been facing demanding challenges that required comprehensive planning.
He noted that pollution, mines and environmental deterioration in Iraq , Sudan and Palestine should be conscientiously considered by the international community. While stressing Arab nations' rights to live in a safe environment, he urged Arab investors to contribute to environmental development by pursuing projects in Arab states.
The two-day conference seeks to address a proposal of establishing Arab Environment facility to fund environmental projects in the Arab countries and follow up the implementation of int'l summit resolutions.
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