Brussels, Sept 9 (IRNA) 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.

"Meanwhile, Iran's regional influence is increasing. There is a consensus on the need for a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine living side by side. That is positive but not enough. We have to flesh out the concept and stress the need for the Palestinian state to be viable. This means talking about borders."
Solana suggested that the 1967 borders, "with some negotiated amendments, should provide the way out."