UAE to chair Arab League Council meetings today

The UAE will chair the 164th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the level of permanent representatives on Monday at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo.

This comes as part of preparations for the meeting of Arab foreign ministers scheduled for next Thursday.

The meetings will address a number of key  Arab issues, most prominently the developments of the Palestinian cause, efforts to gain recognition of the State of Palestine, and ways to stop the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip.

The League will also address reconstruction plans and means of supporting the resilience of the Palestinian people politically, economically, and socially.

Discussions will also cover the latest developments in several Arab countries, in addition to examining current regional challenges in methods that will ensure the strengthening of Arab national security and the protection of shared strategic interests.

The meetings are also expected to review files on Arab economic and social cooperation, including support for the Palestinian economy and strengthening economic integration among Arab states.

Recommendations and resolutions will then be submitted to the ministerial meeting for adoption within a comprehensive Arab vision to enhance joint Arab action in confronting regional and international challenges.