Iraq delivers invitation: UAE President to attend Baghdad Arab League Summit
The invitation, issued by Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, was handed over during a meeting between Hussein and the UAE president at Al-Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.
فيديو : نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية يُسلِّم رئيس دولة الإمارات دعوةً رسمية لحضور القمة العربية في بغداد pic.twitter.com/z0CYvIRvJ9
— وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) April 19, 2025
According to the ministry's statement, Sheikh Mohammed confirmed his attendance at the summit, scheduled for May 17, calling it 'an important milestone to advance Arab solidarity and joint regional action.'
نائب رئيس الوزراء ووزير الخارجية يُسلِّم رئيس دولة الإمارات دعوةً رسمية لحضور القمة العربية في بغداد – وزارة الخارجية العراقية https://t.co/2NOu1yMWsd pic.twitter.com/wpPcKUy2Cz
— وزارة الخارجية العراقية (@Iraqimofa) April 19, 2025
The talks between both sides were attended by senior Emirati officials and members of the Iraqi delegation and included discussions on regional and international developments, where Hussein stressed the need for diplomatic solutions to ease tensions and promote stability.
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