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Aboul Gheit Anticipates Significant Outcome for Upcoming Arab Summit in Saudi Arabia

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit anticipated that the upcoming Arab Summit, to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on May 19, will make a significant impact on the overall Arab situation. In a televised interview on Wednesday, Aboul Gheit announced that Arab foreign ministers are scheduled to convene a…

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Saudi Arabia to Host Arab Summit on May 19

The 32nd Arab summit will be held in Saudi Arabia on May 19, announced the General Secretariat of the Arab League. The League’s assistant secretary general, Hossam Zaki, said the decision came after consultations between Sec-Gen Ahmed Aboul Gheit and the Saudi government. He indicated that Saudi Arabia welcomed hosting…

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Aboul Gheit from Beirut: Arab League Summit Will Be Held in May

The next Arab League summit will be held in Saudi Arabia in May, announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit from Beirut on Tuesday. He said the summit is likely to focus on economic issues and how to help the neediest Arab regions. Aboul Gheit met with caretaker Prime Minister…

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Arab League Says Ready to Facilitate Dialogue between Lebanese Rivals

Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed on Thursday that kicking off economic revival in Lebanon hinges on resolving the political deadlock in the country. The Arab League is prepared to facilitate dialogue between the Lebanese parties to that end, he told an economic forum in Beirut. The lack…

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Arab League Denounces Israeli Escalation in Palestine

The Arab League (AL) has condemned the recent Israeli escalation in Palestine. Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warned in a press release on Wednesday against targeting and killing Palestinians in cold blood. He called on the international community to intervene to protect the civilians in the occupied territories and…

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Aboul Gheit: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories is On Verge of Explosion

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that regional crises are weakening the collective security. He made the remarks on Saturday at the opening session of the two-day Arab League Council meeting at the level of foreign ministers, in preparation for the 31st Arab League Summit, which will be held…

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Arab League Praises Saudi Arabia’s Balanced Approach in Oil Markets

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed on Friday his rejection of the “negative media campaign against Saudi Arabia in wake of OPEC+’s partial oil cut” last week. A spokesman for Aboul Gheit said the “baseless” statements are “far removed from the truth.” “Rather, they are aimed at politicizing purely…

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Arab League Underlines ‘Grave’ Situation in Middle East

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit underlined on Thursday the “grave” situation in the Middle East. The region has been going through a cycle of protracted crises since 2011 that have affected its security, economy and overall situation, said Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Ambassador Hossam Zaki, on Aboul Gheit’s…

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‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development

Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UK, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, hosted a reception by the Council of Arab Ambassadors for members of the British Labor Party in Liverpool. Labor Party leader Keir Starmer stressed the importance of his…

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Alimi Leads Yemeni Efforts in New York to Pressure Houthis

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, United States and Britain condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ latest escalation in Yemen. Known as the Quad, the countries reiterated strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen, and their commitment to stand by the people of Yemen through efforts…

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Aboul Gheit: East Jerusalem is an Occupied Territory by Int’l Law

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit emphasized on Saturday that by international law and the United Nations and Security Council resolutions, East Jerusalem is an “occupied land” and should not be treated otherwise. On his Twitter page, Aboul Gheit said “those who brandish respect for international laws must not have…

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Arab League Ends Controversy over Algeria Summit

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit announced on Tuesday that the upcoming League summit would be held in Algeria on November 1 and 2, ending the controversy about the meeting. He denied claims that the summit will be postponed or held in another country. He stressed that Arab foreign ministers,…

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Arab Foreign Ministers Renew Confidence in Lebanon's Stability, Future

The Arab foreign ministers reaffirmed Arab support and solidarity with Lebanon, reflecting "confidence in Lebanon's stability and future," announced Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. Arab foreign ministers arrived in Beirut to participate in the consultative meeting in preparation for the Arab Summit that will be held in Algeria in…

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Algerian Sources: Mending Ties with Morocco Not Possible at Arab Summit

Political sources in Algeria ruled out the possibility of reconciliation between Algeria and Morocco during the upcoming Arab Summit in Algiers. Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra discussed with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit the preparations for the summit that is scheduled for November. Recent media reports had spoken of…

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Ethiopia Prepares for 3rd GERD Filling, Aboul Gheit Slams UN Security Council

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit criticized the international community as Ethiopia is expected to start the third phase of filling the Grand Renaissance Dam’s reservoir during the upcoming rainy season. Aboul Gheit said Sunday the international community, starting with the United Nations Security Council, has “failed” Egypt and Sudan.…

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Aboul Gheit Stresses Importance of Maintaining Egypt, Sudan's Water Rights

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks with Canada’s Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Robert Oliphant in Cairo on Monday. Abou Gheit underlined the importance of maintaining Egypt and Sudan’s water rights. Cairo and Khartoum have repeatedly emphasized their rejection of all unilateral measures with regard…

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Aboul Gheit to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Uses Arab Crises as Pressure Cards to Confront the West

Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Aboul Gheit said that the possible understanding between the United States and Iran in the ongoing nuclear negotiations in Vienna, “does not end” the Iranian nuclear threat, calling on Tehran to stop its “adventures” on Arab land, and to refrain from using Arab files to…

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Algeria to Host Arab League Summit in November, Syria's Return Remains Undetermined

The Arab League will hold its upcoming summit in Algeria, announced Sec-Gen Ahmed Aboul Gheit during a press conference after the 157th session of the Arab League at the ministerial level. Aboul Gheit explained that Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra presented during the meeting, chaired by Lebanese Foreign Minister Abdallah…

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Arab League Stresses Importance of Political Consensus in Libya

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit stressed Monday on the importance of all Libyan parties working towards political consensus as the real guarantee of maintaining stability in the country. An official source at the organization's General Secretariat said that Aboul Gheit underscored the importance of putting the interests of Libya…

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Arab League Urges 'Comprehensive Political Process' to Libya Crisis

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit on Thursday stressed the importance of achieving a national consensus in Libya. He expressed concern that the recent developments in the country could lead to "a state of polarization". "Libya's political leaders should work on achieving national consensus and set aside any narrow interests,"…

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Aboul Gheit: Date of Upcoming Arab Summit Not Determined Yet

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said Algeria requested further consultations to determine the date of the upcoming Arab Summit. He affirmed that Arab foreign ministers will meet on March 9 to discuss Algeria’s proposed date. Aboul Gheit’s remarks were made during an interview with state-owned al-Mamlaka television that was…

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