12-05-2025
Arab League Media Delegation: Preparatory Meeting for the Development Summit to Discuss 27 Topics
The expert on Arab affairs and a member of the media delegation accompanying the Arab League Murad Fathi, announced on Monday that the preparatory meeting for the Development Summit will discuss 27 agenda topics, noting that the meeting will continue until next Thursday.
Fathi stated, 'The preparatory meetings for the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit began today in Baghdad with the participation of senior officials, in order to draft the agenda for the fifth session of the summit.'
He explained that 'the participants will examine a draft agenda consisting of 27 items covering various issues of joint Arab action in the development, economic, and social spheres,issues that directly affect the Arab citizen.'
Fathi praised Baghdad's preparations for hosting the Arab summit, affirming that the Iraqi capital is making a strong presence. 'We have seen all the key signs welcoming the delegations,' he said.
He added that the draft agenda includes a number of topics, such as an initiative from the Secretary-General of the Arab League on artificial intelligence and the future landscape, economic empowerment of women, support for displaced Palestinians, and the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
He noted that the political dimension will be addressed during the Arab Summit, alongside proposals submitted by member states, including a proposal from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and a green economy initiative presented by the Mauritanian President. 'These are major projects that concern every Arab citizen,' he remarked.
Fathi further noted that the work will continue through next Thursday to finalize all official documents. 'Today and tomorrow are dedicated to economic and social files, while Wednesday and Thursday will be reserved for political matters to be discussed by the Arab foreign ministers,' he concluded.
