JEDDAH: Foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, along with their counterparts from Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan, gathered in Jeddah on Friday to discuss political solutions for Syria’s crisis and the country’s potential return to the Arab League.
The meeting comes amid growing regional tensions and the easing of some diplomatic ties with Damascus.
During the meeting, the top diplomats emphasized the importance of Arab leadership in resolving the crisis in Syria. However, the normalization of Syria’s relations with the Arab world remains a contentious issue for some countries.
Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, stated earlier this week that the key reasons behind the Arab League’s suspension of membership of Syria in 2011 remain valid.
Kuwait reportedly stated that it would adhere to the decision made during the Friday meeting about whether Syria should be permitted to rejoin the organization. Some Arab nations, such as Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, have reconciled with Damascus.
However, no consensus was reached during the meeting, which ended without a decision on Syria’s return to the Arab League.
The meeting in Jeddah reflects a broader push for political solutions to Syria’s crisis and the need for Arab leadership to resolve regional tensions.
GCC and partners working to resolve Syria conflict
The GCC and its partners have been working to address the conflict in Syria through various diplomatic channels, and the potential return of Syria to the Arab League could be a significant step towards normalizing relations in the region.
The crisis in Syria has been ongoing since 2011, and the country’s membership in the Arab League was suspended the same year. While tensions have eased in some areas, the conflict remains complex and multifaceted.
The decision on Syria’s potential return to the Arab League is likely to be significant, reflecting the region’s changing dynamics.
In conclusion, the meeting in Jeddah highlights the ongoing efforts by regional powers to address the crisis in Syria and the need for Arab leadership to resolve regional tensions.
While no consensus was reached regarding Syria’s potential return to the Arab League, the meeting underscores the importance of ongoing diplomatic efforts to address the crisis and promote stability in the region.
