The Foreign ministers of the European Union (EU) member-countries are to meet in the French capital on Tuesday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, the French Foreign Ministry announced on Monday.

The Ministry announcement said the sides would focus on the efforts of the EU and the international community, especially the United Nations Secretary-General, towards a settlement of the current crisris in the Middle East.

Javier Solana, EU High Commissioner for the Common Foreign and Security Policy, and officials of the European Commission will also participate in the ministerial meeting.