CAIRO, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Monday discussed with visiting Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics the latest regional and international developments, the pan-Arab bloc said in a statement.
Their discussion focused on the Ukrainian crisis and ways to address its negative implications for food security in Arab countries, according to the statement.
They also exchanged opinions on the impacts of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict on the security and stability of the Baltic region.
The two diplomats called for strengthening cooperation between European countries and the Arab world.
"The Arab and European sides are keen to move forward regardless of the obstacles they face," said the statement. ■