A senior Iraqi official confirmed that no official invitation has been extended to Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. The summit’s date remains undecided, and discussions on inviting Al-Sharaa are ongoing.
A senior Iraqi government official has confirmed that there has been no official invitation extended to Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa for the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad. This information was relayed to Shafaq News, emphasizing that no invitations have been sent out due to the absence of a confirmed date for the summit itself.
The Iraqi source further explained that the decision on inviting Al-Sharaa has not yet been made, leaving the situation open for discussion. Additionally, Iraq has yet to establish a definitive stance on Al-Sharaa’s role as the leader during Syria’s transitional phase, indicating ongoing deliberations within the government.
In a broader context, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani had previously requested the Arab League to host the next Arab Summit in Baghdad. During a summit in Riyadh in May 2023, he reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to fostering collaboration among Arab nations and addressing regional issues, stating that Baghdad will hold the 34th Arab Summit in 2025.
The Arab Summit serves as a critical platform for discussing various political, economic, and social issues facing Arab countries. The upcoming meeting in Baghdad follows a decision made by Syria to forgo hosting responsibilities, allowing Iraq to facilitate discussions aimed at promoting regional stability and collaboration. Iraq’s strategic position in hosting this summit highlights its intent to strengthen ties within the Arab League and support ongoing challenges in the region.
In summary, there has been no formal invitation issued to Syria’s Ahmad Al-Sharaa for the upcoming Arab Summit, nor has a date for the summit been officially set. Iraq is actively seeking to position itself as a leader in Arab cooperation and has plans to host the 34th summit in 2025. Further discussions regarding invitations and Syria’s transitional leadership are anticipated.
Original Source: shafaq.com
