EU Foreign Policy chief warns of worsening West-Muslim ties

Solana warns of worsening West-Muslim world ties

Brussels, Sept 8, IRNA [Iranian news agency]

EU-Middle East-Solana

EU Foreign Policy chief Javier Solana Friday warned of the worsening

situation in the Middle East which could effect relations between Europe and

the Muslim world.

"The situation on the ground is getting worse. And I am concerned about our

broader relations with the Muslim world and the radicalizing impact of the

status quo," Solana said in a speech at the university of Copenhagen during

a visit to Denmark on Friday.

"Europe can and should inject new momentum into the Israeli- Palestinian

track. Of course, this will be difficult. But it is imperative to try," he

said.

Solana noted that the Arab countries have signalled their plans for an

international conference on the Middle East.