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The most prominent attendees of the Arab-European summit in Sharm El-Sheikh

The most prominent attendees of the Arab-European summit in Sharm El-Sheikh
President of the European Council Donald Tusk
 23 February 2019 01:49 PM

Sharm el-Sheikh - Mubasher: The first Arab-European summit due to be held in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday and the following Monday will witness the attendance of a number of Arab and European leaders .

The European summit is due to be attended by European  Council President Donna Tusk,  European Commission President John Claude Juncker, European Foreign Policy Representative Federica Mugreni, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurtz, Romanian President Klaus Johannes .

As reported by press reports, the presence of British Prime Minister Teresa Mai, and address at the summit, excluding the handling of the issue of exit from the European Union "Brikst" during the summit .

The summit will be launched under the theme "Investment in Stability" and will last for two days, in cooperation between the Arab League and the European Union, in the presence of 28 European countries and 22 Arab countries .

On the Arab side, the presidents and leaders of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, Yemen, Palestine, Somalia and Djibouti are expected to attend the summit, as well as the Secretary General of the League of Arab States . 

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) said that King Salman bin Abdul Aziz left for Egypt on an official visit, during which he will lead the Kingdom's delegation to the Arab-European summit.

Deputy Prime Minister for Relations and International Cooperation and Special Representative of Sultan Qaboos, As'ad bin Tariq Al Said, was appointed to lead the Sultanate's delegation to the first Arab-European summit to be held in Sharm El-Sheikh on February 24-25 .

The King of Morocco, Mohamed VI, also invited Prime Minister Saad Eddin Othmani to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where he will head the Moroccan delegation participating in the first Arab-European summit, MAP reported 

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Secretary of the Arab-European Summit: "The level of attendance exceeded our expectations"

Secretary of the Arab-European Summit: "The level of attendance exceeded our expectations"
Ambassador Rauf Saad, Secretary-General of the Arab-European Summit
 23 February 2019 05:11 PM

Sharm El-Sheikh - Mubasher: Ambassador Raouf Saad, Secretary-General of the Arab-European Summit, said that a number of important and interrelated issues between the Arab and European worlds have made it necessary to hold the summit for the time being.

The Secretary-General of the Arab-European Summit referred to the challenges and dangers facing the region that necessitated the convening of the Summit at this time, which made the audience exceed expectations.

"There are situations and concerns that could have understood the absence of some leaders from the summit, " Saad said in a phone call to Ten on Saturday.

He explained that the summit is expected to address various issues covering many areas, both at the international level or regional.

"The summit is not aimed at ordinary discussions, as it is at the United Nations and other meetings, but it seeks to lay the foundation for a relationship based on transparency, transparency and mutual interest," he said.

The Secretary-General of the Arab-European Summit added that the EU's involvement at the moment in the region's issues is not a matter of enthusiasm, but it is driven by common interests that have become more interrelated on many issues.

He pointed to the growing interest between the Arab and European worlds, especially with Egypt, and expected that the energy file is one of the files that play an important role in the summit, because there are very important variables in this area.

Saad added that the United States has become the second largest source of energy in the world, making the American equation with the region is undergoing a kind of change, while Europe is increasingly interested in this file, in addition to discoveries Egyptian gas in the Mediterranean .

It is worth mentioning that the Euro-Arab summit will be held in Sharm El-Sheikh on February 24-25 under the chairmanship of President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and President of the European Council, Donald Tusk, and will bring together heads of state and government of the European Union and the Arab League .

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The summit of Arab and European leaders and leaders under one umbrella, under the theme of "Summit on Investment in Stability" In the first of its kind, the world's issues of common concern, especially the issues of combating terrorism, illegal migration, transnational organized crime, regional issues and the Palestinian cause, in a new phase of cooperation between the two neighboring regional blocs that form the heart of the world. (Jam Arab States and the European Union).

 

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An unprecedented historic summit

According to official and semi-official political circles in Cairo, the summit, by all accounts, is an unprecedented historic summit, which includes the largest diplomatic presence from the Arab and European sides at the presidential level. They discuss the challenges facing both sides and focus on "how to achieve stability in the region" , The peace process in the Middle East, as well as the files of disputes, the Palestinian issue, as well as issues of illegal immigration and refugee flows into Europe. Mohamed Noman, former assistant foreign minister for political planning for tomorrow, that the Euro - Arab summit reflects Egypt 's political status is currently on the international scene and its central role in the region as a link and a meeting point of Arab and European civilization, it is expected that the summit will yield fruitful results related to the launch of serious mechanisms To combat terrorism and to find solutions to crises in the region.

He explained Ambassador Jalal for tomorrow , that the summit is an extraordinary and important event in the timing and in the agenda, as the world is witnessing the first time leaders , chief of the Mediterranean side event, from the old European continent and the Arab world, and therefore the League of Arab States and the European Union Aaolan on the summit to push and promote Cooperation at the economic and commercial levels, as well as coordination of positions on political and security issues, in particular the question of Palestine.

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Strengthening the partnership between the Arab League and the European Union

The EU's first European summit is an important signal and a step towards strengthening the partnership between the two blocs. Diplomats of the European Commission said that the EU will provide the Arab countries with more cooperation in the fields of investment, trade, security and stability. A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the European Union and the Arab League, on the basis of which the European Union and the League of Arab States will hold regular meetings at various levels and meetings of senior officials will be organized.

  • The European Union, in a statement, outlined the summit's objectives at several points, the most important of which are: "Enhancing joint relations, boosting cooperation in the areas of trade and investment, migration and security, as well as the situation in the region." While Egyptian diplomats confirm that there are other important issues on the summit They relate to security and economic issues and social issues.

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Multilateral meeting between Arab and European countries

A European diplomatic track has revealed that the summit is a multilateral meeting between the members of the Arab League and the members of the European Union. Therefore, no agreements will be signed with individual countries on the sidelines of the summit. The summit will not discuss the issue of combating illegal immigration. This summit will discuss five main topics: the Arab-European partnership, international challenges, regional issues, migration and combating Irritation And that Arab issues, particularly the Palestinian cause, are at the top of the Summit agenda.

  • The opening session of the summit will be held on Sunday evening, followed by an open session between the participating leaders or a dialogue platform to agree on the important issues to be started. The sessions will continue on the following day (Monday) The final ..
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Editorial date: 2019/2/24 10:39  154 times read
Saleh meets Sisi in Sharm El Sheikh
{Baghdad: Al-Furat News} President Barham Saleh met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh.
The two presidents will take part in the Arab-European summit scheduled for Sunday in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
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The Egyptian president affirms the suppor t of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over its territory

The Egyptian president affirms the support of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over its territory
President Sisi during a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh
 24 February 2019 12:29 PM

CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egyptian policy has its own constants on Iraq, the most important of which is the support of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over all its territory.

During his meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih, the Egyptian president affirmed Egypt's confidence in the ability of the Iraqi national institutions to overcome all obstacles and form a government that represents all the Iraqi people and reflects the Iraqi national identity, thus contributing to the efforts to improve the living conditions of the Iraqi citizen. And the stability of Iraq to prevent the re-emergence of terrorist organizations .

The two leaders exchanged views on a number of Arab and regional issues of mutual concern and agreed on the need to intensify coordination to face the challenges facing the region and to realize the hopes of their peoples to live in peace and stability .

Ambassador Bassam Radhi, spokesman for the presidency, that the President Sisi renewed congratulations to the Iraqi President on his assumption of office in October, after the completion of the elections took place in a climate of democracy and transparency.

The Egyptian president expressed his pride in the depth and strength of the Egyptian-Iraqi relations, which are bolstered by the bonds of social interaction between the two brotherly peoples, stressing Egypt's keenness to push the bilateral cooperation frameworks with brotherly Iraq towards new and diverse horizons in various political, economic, commercial and cultural fields according to the needs of the Iraqi people. Related to reconstruction efforts in Iraq .

For his part, the Iraqi president hailed the brotherly and historic ties between the two countries, expressing his appreciation for the Egyptian efforts in support of the Iraqi affairs at all levels, stressing Iraq's keenness to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral cooperation established with Egypt and exploring mechanisms to push it to wider horizons and benefit from the Egyptian competencies in different Areas in the coming period .

The President of Iraq appreciated the Egyptian role in strengthening mechanisms of joint Arab action in facing the current crises and challenges in the region, considering it as a role model in maintaining stability and promoting the developmental, economic and social conditions in the Arab world.

The Arab-European summit will be held in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, in the presence of several leaders from Arab countries and the continent .

The Arab-European Conference in the coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh, chaired by President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdul-Fattah al-Sisi, and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk .

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The Egyptian president affirms the suppor t of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over its territory

The Egyptian president affirms the support of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over its territory
President Sisi during a meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Saleh
 24 February 2019 12:29 PM

CAIRO - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said that Egyptian policy has its own constants on Iraq, the most important of which is the support system" rel="">support of Iraq's unity and sovereignty over all its territory.

During his meeting with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih, the Egyptian president affirmed Egypt's confidence in the ability of the Iraqi national institutions to overcome all obstacles and form a government that represents all the Iraqi people and reflects the Iraqi national identity, thus contributing to the efforts to improve the living conditions of the Iraqi citizen. And the stability of Iraq to prevent the re-emergence of terrorist organizations .

The two leaders exchanged views on a number of Arab and regional issues of mutual concern and agreed on the need to intensify coordination to face the challenges facing the region and to realize the hopes of their peoples to live in peace and stability .

Ambassador Bassam Radhi, spokesman for the presidency, that the President Sisi renewed congratulations to the Iraqi President on his assumption of office in October, after the completion of the elections took place in a climate of democracy and transparency.

The Egyptian president expressed his pride in the depth and strength of the Egyptian-Iraqi relations, which are bolstered by the bonds of social interaction between the two brotherly peoples, stressing Egypt's keenness to push the bilateral cooperation frameworks with brotherly Iraq towards new and diverse horizons in various political, economic, commercial and cultural fields according to the needs of the Iraqi people. Related to reconstruction efforts in Iraq .

For his part, the Iraqi president hailed the brotherly and historic ties between the two countries, expressing his appreciation for the Egyptian efforts in support system" rel="">support of the Iraqi affairs at all levels, stressing Iraq's keenness to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral cooperation established with Egypt and exploring mechanisms to push it to wider horizons and benefit from the Egyptian competencies in different Areas in the coming period .

The President of Iraq appreciated the Egyptian role in strengthening mechanisms of joint Arab action in facing the current crises and challenges in the region, considering it as a role model in maintaining stability and promoting the developmental, economic and social conditions in the Arab world.

The Arab-European summit will be held in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, in the presence of several leaders from Arab countries and the continent .

The Arab-European Conference in the coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh, chaired by President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdul-Fattah al-Sisi, and the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk .

Thank you yota you are fabulous! Thank you for always keeping us informed.

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"Sisi" sends a message to the peoples of the world from the Arab-European summit

"Sisi" sends a message to the peoples of the world from the Arab-European summit
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
 24 February 2019 09:38 PM

Sharm el-Sheikh - Mubasher: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi sent a message of love and brotherhood to the peoples of the Arab and European regions and to all peace-loving peoples. He called for not paying attention to the advocates of division and hatred or those who try to demonize others by putting them in the mold or claiming preference based on race or sex Or religion .

"Every one of us is seeking a better world for him and for generations to come," he said in his speech on Sunday evening at the opening of the first Arab-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. "This is only possible through cooperation, learning and acceptance ."

President Sissi concluded his speech by calling for a broader renaissance of joint action based on the values of our human civilization and the unity of the destiny of all human beings .

President Sisi held a dinner at the International Conference Center in Sharm El-Sheikh today, in honor of the delegations participating in the first Arab-European Summit.

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Baghdad Post Sunday, 24 February 2019 08:09 PM

 

President of the Republic meets Amir of Kuwait on the sidelines of the Arab-European summit

 

The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, met Sunday with the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the sidelines of the Arab-European Summit . "He stressed the importance of strengthening fraternal relations between the two countries and expanding them in all fields, in the interest of the two brotherly peoples," the 

office of the president said in a statement. 

During the meeting, they discussed the latest political and security developments, the need to consolidate stability and peace in the region and adopt a serious and constructive dialogue in dealing with issues and developments on the Arab and regional arenas. 

For his part, Sabah Al - Ahmad reiterated Kuwait 's keenness on the unity of Iraq and to stand by in the face of current challenges, stressing his country 's desire to develop the prospects of cooperation between the two countries at various levels, praising the efforts of the President of the RepublicIn the activation of bilateral relations between Iraq and Kuwait.

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I may be mistaken but, all these arab countries play lovie dubbie but in the meantime do not help their fellow arabs. For one instance ISIS. Where were the armies to help defeat that so called JV team. They call on the USA when they get in trouble but cant wait for us to leave when danger is over. It just amazes me. Send them a bill COD next time we are needed. It almost makes me want to be isolationist but I know that cant be done in todays environment.

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Iraqi President, Kuwaiti Emir hold talks in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh 

 

Iraqi President Barham Salih on Sunday met with Kuwait's Emir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh city.

This came during the 1st European Union (EU)-Arab League (AL) summit, which would be focusing on strengthening regional security and stability and enhancing cooperation and partnership. 

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations, ways of promoting and developing them at all levels, and the latest regional and international developments.
 

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/36661/Iraqi-President-Kuwaiti-Emir-hold-talks-in-Egypt-s-Sharm-el-Sheikh

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Abu Mazen announces from Sharm el-Sheikh ... conditions of success of plans to settle the Palestinian issue

Abu Mazen announces from Sharm el-Sheikh ... conditions of success of plans to settle the Palestinian issue
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Abu Mazen
 24 February 2019 09:57 PM

Sharm El-Sheikh - Mubasher: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced the conditions for the success of any plan to settle the Palestinian issue during his speech at the first Arab-European summit held today in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.

Abu Mazen stressed that talking about the deal of the century or any plan that is not based on the resolutions of international legitimacy will not succeed, as long as it does not result in an independent and sovereign Palestinian state, and East Jerusalem as its capital .

The Palestinian leader said that the implementation of the Arab initiative, as outlined in 2002, is the only way to achieve peace .

He called for holding an international peace conference, which Arab and European countries will cooperate to prepare for, and the formation of an international multilateral mechanism to take care of the negotiations that should end the longest occupation of contemporary history and achieve peace and security for all .

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Saleh: Our vision of our interests is based on protecting the sovereignty of Iraq and avoiding the policy of axes

10:51 - 25/02/2019

 
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BAGHDAD (Reuters) - 
President Barham Saleh said on Monday that the vision of national interests is based on protecting Iraq's sovereignty and avoiding the policy of axes, calling for comprehensive cooperation that enshrines the mutual benefits of development and security between the neighboring and riparian countries. 
In a speech to the Arab-European summit, President Saleh said in Sharm el-Sheikh, according to a statement by the President of the Republic, that "the participants in the Arab-European historical neighborhood, economic necessities and cultural integration impose themselves on everyone and support the adoption of joint action, To enable our peoples to move together into the future. "
He added: "I am coming from Iraq, which courageously confronted the threats of terrorism represented by the organization" advocated "and succeeded by adopting the principle of regional and international cooperation to undermine and break it," noting that "victory was the result of the will of Iraqis and their defense of their country and cities, while the effort to support the International Alliance And neighbors are his role that we do not forget. " 
He pointed out that "Iraq is now a leading role in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and its strategic location and resources and the need for reconstruction, looking forward to be a yardstick of the interests of the countries and peoples of the region is not an arena for contention and conflict, and Iraq Iraq and the Gulf and Arab, Human being, can be effective in bringing together the region and reducing tension there. "
The President of the Republic pointed out that "our vision of our national interests and development benefits is based on the protection of Iraq's sovereignty and stability and its exclusion from the policy of axes, stressing that" we look forward to an effective contribution to building a new stable system in the region, the disarmament of the causes of tension and conflict. " 
He called on Saleh to" comprehensive cooperation dedicated mutual benefits in development and security between neighboring countries and riparian on the Bahrain vital in this region are the Gulf and the Mediterranean , "noting that this vital part of the world when they enjoy the security and well - being The stability of the world will be based on this region , ".anthy 29 / A 43

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The Saudi monarch affirms that the kingdom stands by Iraq in its fight against terrorism

11:45 - 24/02/2019

 
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Baghdad:  
Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz stressed his country's keenness to unite Iraq and support its response to terrorism. 
This came during a meeting between President Barham Salih on the sidelines of the Arab-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. 
A statement issued by his office said that "during the meeting, views were discussed on several issues and developments on the Arab and international levels." 
He stressed Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with the Kingdom and all neighboring countries to serve the common interests, stressing that Iraq adopted a policy of openness to its Arab and regional environment, and his earnest desire to strengthen and consolidate the foundations of peace and stability in the region and easing tensions and crises on the Arab and regional arenas.
In his turn, Ben Abdul Aziz stressed his country's keenness on the unity of Iraq, reiterating the Kingdom's stand on Iraq side in its response to the terrorist gangs. He expressed his hope to expand the horizons of cooperation in all fields to serve the two brotherly peoples. 
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King Salman meets with British, Dutch, Swedish and Iraqi prime ministers

King Salman meets with British, Dutch, Swedish and Iraqi prime ministers
Part of King Salman's meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih
 February 25, 2019 2:27 PM

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah II met with British Prime Minister Theresa May on the sidelines of the Arab-European summit .

During the meeting, according to a statement to the Saudi Embassy in Cairo, the review of bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Britain, and discuss the latest regional and international events, and a number of topics on the agenda of the summit .

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During the meeting, the Saudi monarch met with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rothhe during the meeting. He discussed opportunities for cooperation between the Kingdom and the Netherlands and discussed a number of topics on the agenda of the summit .

The Saudi monarch discussed with the Prime Minister of Sweden, Stefan Loewen, bilateral cooperation between the two countries .

King Salman also met yesterday with President of the Republic of Iraq Barham Salih and discussed a number of issues of mutual interest and reviewed the fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries   .

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Saleh for the Sharm el-Sheikh summit: Our vision is based on protecting Iraq's sovereignty and avoiding the policy of axes
"The real victory achieved by the direct threat of terrorism and its extremist ideology still requires many of us, the countries of the region and even the world to be a firm, decisive and sustainable victory," President Barham Salih said.
"Participants in the historic Arab-European neighborhood, economic imperatives and cultural integration impose themselves on everyone and support the adoption of joint action to enable our peoples to move together into the future," Saleh said in a speech at the Arab-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. 
"I am coming from Iraq, which courageously confronted the threats of terrorism represented by the organization," he said, "and succeeded by adopting the principle of regional and international cooperation in undermining and breaking it," noting that "victory was the result of the will of the Iraqis and their defense of their country and cities, International and neighbors, whose role is not forgotten. "
He explained that "Iraq is now the leading role in the fight against terrorism and extremism, and its strategic location and resources and the need for reconstruction, looking forward to be a yardstick for the interests of the countries and peoples of the region is not an arena for contention and conflict, and Iraq in depth Gulf and Arab, and the Islamic side, and the natural and human resources , Can be effective in the region's reunification and reduce tension. " 
"Our vision for our national interests and development benefits is based on safeguarding the sovereignty and stability of Iraq and its exclusion from the policy of the axes," he said, adding that "we look forward to an active contribution to building a new stable system in the region based on joint security and economic integration through infrastructure interconnection and disarmament. Causes of tension and conflict. "
Saleh reiterated his call for "comprehensive cooperation, which is devoted to the mutual benefits of development and security between neighboring and neighboring countries on vital Bahrain in this region, the Gulf and the Mediterranean," pointing out that this vital part of the world when it enjoys security and prosperity, the stability of the world will be based on this region.
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Editorial Date: 2019/2/24 23:30  307 times read
King of Saudi Arabia affirms his country's keenness on Iraq's unity and support for its response to terrorism
The Saudi King Salman bin Abdul Aziz stressed his country's keenness on Iraq's unity and support for its response to terrorism.
This came during a meeting between President Barham Salih on the sidelines of the Arab-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Sunday, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz. 
A statement issued by his office, received by the agency {Euphrates News} a copy of it, "was during the meeting discussed the views on many issues and developments on the Arab and international levels." 
He stressed Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations with the Kingdom and all neighboring countries to serve the common interests, stressing that Iraq adopted a policy of openness to its Arab and regional environment, and his earnest desire to strengthen and consolidate the foundations of peace and stability in the region and easing tensions and crises on the Arab and regional arenas.
In turn, bin Abdul Aziz, "his country's keenness on the unity of Iraq, again the Kingdom's stand on the side of Iraq in its response to the terrorist gangs, expressing his hope to expand the prospects of cooperation in all areas to serve the two brotherly peoples."
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Al-Sisi: Agreed "exceed expectations" of the Arab-European summit

03:33 - 25/02/2019

 
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Reuters) - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the Arab-European summit had witnessed fruitful discussions over the past two days and continued at a high institutional level, the first of its kind, pointing to a far-reaching consensus on the various issues discussed by the summit. 
Al-Sisi expressed confidence during the closing session of the summit that this communication during the summit, which he described as "historic", contributed significantly to clarifying the visions on many issues of common interest to all our countries, in which a frank process of disclosure was necessary. High level, which gives a strong impetus to Arab-European relations. " 
He added that "the Palestinian issue and the face of terrorism and political crises were at the top of the agenda of the summit," noting that "it was agreed to hold the next summit in Brussels in 2022.

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Feb 25,2019 

 

I had three opportunities last week to meet with Nizar Khairallah, the deputy foreign minister of Iraq for bilateral relations. I listened to him lecture at the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Economic Forum, I attended a special session limited to a small number of people and last I conversed with him over dinner hosted by Iraq’s industrious ambassador to Jordan, Safiah Suheil.

In all three occasions, Khairallah presented himself as a quiet, eloquent and knowledgeable diplomat. He explained his country’s position and what the new government is trying to do. Yet, he expounded his vision of Jordan-Iraq relationship now and in the future.

He said that Iran’s presence in Iraq is strong, and its impact on Iraq’s policies is traceable all through Iraqi tiers of government. Yet, that should not be construed as a complete Iranian hegemony. Iraq should understand its historical and geographical realities and operate its policies and decisions accordingly.

To him, Iraq and Iran are neighbours and it serves the interest of both countries to remain neighbourly. He said: “We fought each other in an eight-year-long war, which produced eventually nothing but killing and destruction. Similarly, Iraq and Saudi Arabia are neighbours, and regardless of the bilateral disputes between Iran and Saudi Arabia, we in Iraq need to keep our relations with both robust and warm.”

According to Khairallah, all Arab countries must pursue similar policies. “We in Iraq”, he said, “need also to maintain good relations with Egypt despite our differences. Egypt has to worry about its water supply by striking understanding with Sudan, Ethiopia and Libya”. Unless the Arabs accept diversity and internalise all groups into the fabrics of their respective societies, we will be victimised by the so-called new Sykes-Picot.

Iraq also is adamant about the fact that the Palestinian struggle for freedom and independent statehood should materialise at a level that meets the Arab initiative of 2007. We need to rebuild our relations with Syria in a manner independent from the old inter-Bathist disputes. “We will soon open border cross points with Syria.”

Building strategic projects with Jordan is extremely vital for both countries. Khairallah said that “we shall build an industrial Iraqi-Jordanian free zone, where goods produced therein shall carry a dual citizenship and shall be accorded a tariff-free treatment. We need to build oil and gas pipelines from the southern oil fields of Iraq to Aqaba. We also need to construct a railway which would serve countries of the region and be a part of the Chinese ‘One Belt One Road’ project”.

I liked the man and his approach in his lecture. The policy innuendos made in his lecture, whether overt or subtle, should be seriously taken by Jordan.

 
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