Iraq assumes the presidency of the Arab Summit from Bahrain
Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani handed over the presidency of the 34th Arab Summit to President Abdullatif Rashid on Saturday.
Al-Zayani stressed in a speech he delivered during the 43rd session of the Arab Summit, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the summit is being held today in Baghdad amid challenges that require all Arab countries to find appropriate solutions to ensure the security of the region and ensure the safety of maritime navigation."
He pointed out that "the previous summit, chaired by the State of Bahrain, emphasized the need to support the Palestinian cause and the Palestinian people's right to establish a state with full membership in the United Nations."
He explained that "the proposed recovery plan for Gaza must receive priority during the current summit, along with the need to adhere to the ceasefire agreements in the Strip and release all detainees and prisoners."
Al-Zayani highlighted the importance of utilizing human resources in Arab countries to establish development projects that achieve sustainable development goals in Arab countries.
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