A Syrian delegation, led by Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade, Mohammed Al-Khalil, arrived in Cairo on Tuesday. The delegation is in Egypt to participate in the 112th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council.
According to the Al-Watan newspaper, the Economic Committee meetings have commenced at the expert level, and preparatory discussions will soon begin at a higher level to adopt the agenda for the ministerial session.
Prior to this, a meeting of the Arab Ministerial Contact Group concerned with Syria took place in Cairo. Participants included foreign ministers from Syria, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Lebanon, as well as the Secretary-General of the Arab League.
A statement was issued by the committee affirming the resumption of the Constitutional Committee’s work, addressing the refugee crisis, supporting counter-terrorism efforts in Syria, the removal of illegitimate foreign forces from Syrian territory, and emphasizing the importance of preserving Syria’s territorial integrity.
This meeting comes at a critical time for the region, especially Syria. The key aspects discussed show a broad commitment towards solving pressing issues like counter-terrorism and the Syrian refugee crisis, as well as maintaining the territorial integrity of Syria.
The 112th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council is a significant diplomatic exercise that brings together senior officials from various Arab states. As these discussions evolve, all eyes will be on the outcomes and their potential impacts on Syria and the wider Arab world.
