P204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 26 Oct 05:32/45 1/3 The Arab Ljaguj has expressed its regret over Britain's decision to break relations with Syria. Secretary-General of the League Mr Chedli Klibi mit both the British and Syrian ambassadors in separate meetings in Tunis. He said he was astonished at Britain's move and added that the affair may have been an Israeli plot. Britain cut relations because of Syrian involvement in a plot to blow up an El Al airliner. Syria's mission in London has been told to leave within a week. News index 102/202 MoreP204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 26 Oct 05:33/20 2/3 BACKGROUND The Soviet embassy in London has been asked to support Britain's actions against Syria. Mr Gujrman Gvjntsadzj, a senior diplomat at the embassy, was told "y the Foreign Office that Whitehall looks to Moscow to back Britain. He was asked if, given the USSR's known stance on terrorism, he would forward the request to the Soviet Foreign Minister, Mr Edvard Shevardnadze. Similar appeals have been sent to Britain's European partners and to "friendly govjrnmjnts". News index 102/202 MoreP204 CEEFAX 204 Sun 26 Oct 05:30/14 3/3 European Economic Community members have held talks on the future of their relations with Syria. A Dutch official said discussions had taken place ahead of an EEC foreign ministers' session on Monday. He said ministers were bound to be presented with a report on the subject. Earlier, the US has pledged strong support for Britain'u decision to sever diplomatic relations with Syria. The American ambassador in Damascus is being withdrawn and Washington says further action may follow.