Arab Foreign Ministers Approve Agenda for Baghdad Summit
Arab foreign ministers approved the agenda for the upcoming 34th Baghdad Summit on Thursday, with the Palestinian issue at its forefront, including five files and five initiatives.
The agenda contains eight main items, with the Palestinian issue highlighted, as the ministers discussed during a closed session the draft agenda and proposed resolutions to present to Arab leaders for their consideration.
According to government spokesman Basem Al-Awadi, the agenda encompasses various aspects of Arab joint work, primarily focusing on the Palestinian issue, Arab national security, and counter-terrorism.
Al-Awadi noted that the proposals will be submitted to leaders and heads of state at the 34th Arab League summit.
He emphasized that the ministerial program consists of various files and initiatives raised for consideration by Arab leaders.
In his clarification, Al-Awadi mentioned that there are two reports submitted to the Arab summit, including a report from the previous summit (33rd) detailing its commitments and a report from the Secretary-General of the Arab League on joint Arab action.
The second file pertains to the Palestinian issue and the Arab conflict with the Israeli entity, comprising five detailed points.
According to Al-Awadi, the third file will address “Arab affairs and national security, detailing 11 Arab issues or crises.”
The fourth file examines “climate change and common Arab security, including the venue for the upcoming 35th Arab summit.”
The fifth file revolves around “Arab initiatives and nominations for positions in regional and international institutions.”
Al-Awadi stated that the Iraqi initiatives, approved and endorsed by the Arab foreign ministers’ council, consist of five proposals.
These initiatives include “the establishment of an Arab center for counter-terrorism, the creation of an Arab center for combating drugs, the establishment of an Arab initiative to combat national crime, the formation of a joint Arab security coordination room, and an Arab fund to support recovery and reconstruction efforts from crises.”
Earlier on Thursday, preparations began in Baghdad for the summit, which is set to take place at the leaders’ level on Saturday.
On Wednesday, Arab foreign ministers began arriving in Baghdad to attend the preparatory meetings for the summit scheduled for May 17.
This year’s summit is held under the theme: “Dialogue, Solidarity, and Development,” amidst pressing Arab issues, particularly the ongoing Israeli genocide against Gaza for the nineteenth consecutive month, alongside other regional crises including Syria and Sudan.
