Growth and stability in the euro area will be promoted by the common currency. Many changes in the political and structural conditions in Europe are yet to come. Europe is a region departing for more integration and a brighter future. This makes it particular attractive for potential partners.
III The long history of fruitful European-Arab partnership leaves us with a unique legacy and forms a basis for us today to revive our commercial, cultural and political links. Especially the traditionally good German – Arab relations of the past are a call to improve the current cooperation between these two regions.