Beirut - Arab League Secretary general Amr Mussa arrived in beirut Monday to take part in national dialogue talks sponsored by President Michel Suleiman.

Mussa told reporters that the league's role "is to narrow the gap separating the various Lebanese factions."

The dialogue, scheduled for Tuesday at the Baabda Palace, was "an additional important step along the march to a lasting settlement in Lebanon," Mussa said.

"There are difficulties and tomorrow (Tuesday) is just the beginning of discussing all issues.."