Topolánek discusses Middle East conflict with US president

Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek interrupted discussions with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Saturday to speak to the American president, George Bush, about the situation in the Middle East. Both men agreed on the need to secure a cease-fire, deliver humanitarian aid and prevent weapons being smuggled into Gaza. Mr Bush said Mr Topolánek could, representing the EU presidency, support the Palestinian Authority’s distribution of aid in Gaza.