All Arab Delegations Arrive in Baghdad Ahead of 34th Arab Summit, Says Cabinet Secretary-General
Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Hamid Al-Ghazi, confirmed on Saturday that all Arab delegations participating in the 34th Arab Summit arrived in Baghdad.
Al-Ghazi said in his interview with Al-Iraqiya News, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):'Al-Ghazi stated that the summit represents a pivotal moment for Iraq's reemergence as a central player in the Arab region, He noted that the summit is expected to result in a unified Arab roadmap aimed at addressing key political and humanitarian crises across the region.'
He emphasized that the Palestinian cause remains a primary issue on the summit's agenda, particularly in light of the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
The 34th session of the Arab League Summit officially convenes today in Baghdad, with full participation from all member states. The summit takes place amid significant regional and global developments and is anticipated to yield a coordinated Arab stance on several critical
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