We must address terrorism and people smuggling, Taoiseach tells EU-Arab League summit

Leo Varadkar made the comments as he said there is a clear need to address terrorism, people smuggling and to improve living conditions on both sides of the Mediterranean if the problems are to be tackled.

The first ever joint meeting of EU and Arab League leaders is an opportunity to help both regions clampdown on the growing risk of terrorism in Europe and the middle east, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said.

Mr Varadkar made the comments as he said there is a clear need to address terrorism, people smuggling and to improve living conditions on both sides of the Mediterranean if the problems are to be tackled.