The 30th Arab Summit has kicked off in Tunis. The meetings began on Sunday where a statement resolutely opposing the United States' position on Jerusalem and the Golan Heights was issued. Heads of Arab States, delegations and representatives of international organizations are attending the summit. The focus this year is on willingness and solidarity. Adnen Chaouachi reports.

Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi said that challenges and threats facing the Arab region cannot be solved separately. He urged Arab leaders to reinforce confidence and co-operation between them.

BEJI CAID ESSEBSI TUNISIAN PRESIDENT "It is important to persevere to regain the initiative to solve our problems by our own means, which requires to overcome first of all the disputes and conflicts, improve the Arab environment and foster real solidarity bonds between us."

The Arab League slammed US moves to undermine Syria's sovereignty over the Golan Heights.

AHMED ABOUL GHEIT SECRETARY-GENERAL, ARAB LEAGUE "We jointly condemn US recognition of Israeli control over the Golan Heights. This decision will only escalate tension in the region. The Golan Heights are Syrian occupied lands."

Participants agreed on the importance of a political agreement and peace settlement in Libya under the auspices of the Arab League, the UN, the African Union and the EU.

SALAH ATTIA EXPERT IN ARAB AFFAIRS "Preventing an escalation of the crisis in Libya is a priority for all Arab states. Organizing a Libyan reconciliation forum and holding elections this year in Libya will guarantee security. Otherwise, the situation will be out of control in the whole region."

Arab leaders called for a firm determination to identify the causes of the failures in the Arab joint action, which will help Arab states unify their vision and re-classify the priorities.

ADNEN CHAOUACHI TUNIS, TUNISIA "The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States warned against the alarming security situation in the region. Ahmed Abdul Gheit said the only way to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of a state is the initiation of genuine political settlement processes in Syria, Libya and Yemen to prevent any attempt of foreign interference in Arab affairs. AC. CGTN."