President Peres and Interior Minister Saar met Israeli Arab Regional Council Chairmen Tuesday in order to promote dialogue and coexistence, "We wish to tell you that all the essential issues of housing, infrastructures and society faced by Israeli Arab leadership is high on our agenda as well. We aim to provide all the support, advice and assistance we can in our common goal of peace and equlity with the 1.5 million Arab citizens of Israel," said the President.