Riyadh, March 29 (NNN-Bernama) Arab League member countries concurred with the stand of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference (OIC) that a solid effort supported by all member states be initiated to resolve the problems and crises besetting the Arab World and the Muslim ummah.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said as the OIC Chair, it was Malaysia's fervent hope that initiatives made to solve the issues at hand, be they new or old, received the support of all Islamic nations, particularly from leaders attending the Arab League Summit here.

Abdullah said the leaders expressed their support after he delivered his 20-minute at the two-day summit speech which touched on the crises faced by the Islamic countries, including the long-drawn Palestine conflict.

"Some came to see me to say thank you, while others say my speech was frank and straight forward in my perception of the numerous problems faced by the Arab World and Muslims worldwide today.

"Even the Saudi television commentator said this is a friendly gesture...the speech I made gives hope for friendly ties (among Islamic nations)," he told Malaysian journalists after his speech at the opening of the two-day 19th Arab League Summit.

This is Abdullah's first opportunity to speak at the Arab League Summit as the OIC chairman.

In his speech, Abdullah, among others, urged the warring Muslim communities in Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon to put their house in order before asking other Muslim countries to help them.

In the case of the Palestinians, if they wanted the Muslim world to help them they must work hard towards unity and to stop fighting each other.

"I also ticked off leaders who are responsible for the conflicts which have weakened the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world.

"In the face of disunity among us, it's difficult to achieve what we've agreed to do," he said.

Asked what was the reaction of the Arab League leaders on his criticism, he said: "They accepted my views with an open mind.

"Leaders seated near me congratulated and praised me for my frank views as what I said was the reality," he said.

The prime minister said in adopting resolutions in organisations like the Arab League and the OIC, it must be made sure the decisions are implemented fully to ensure the issue at hand was settled.

"However, based on past experiences, it is more disappointing than success in executing the decisions," he said.

Abdullah said he was happy to see a good number of leaders from non-Arab countries attending the summit, saying it was a positive development as a vast majority of Muslims lived outside the Arab world.

He said many Muslim-related issues had an impact on Muslims in non-Arab states.

On his meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan, the prime minister said he explained to the monarch that whatever solution to the Palestine-Israel conflict must hinge on the return of Palestinians, who are currently living as refugees, to return to their own soil and East Jerusalem must be the capital of a sovereign Palestine state.

Abdullah said he also held discussions with Arab League secretary-general Amir Moussa and UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon.

He said Amir Moussa admitted that the United States was not firm in ensuring Israel honoured the commitment given.

"It looks like the US favoured the Israelis more," Abdullah said.

Abdullah also said he would visit Sudan, Kenya and Namibia soon.