Baghdad: Arab leaders gathered at the Baghdad Summit to address pressing regional issues, reaffirming their commitment to the centrality of the Palestinian cause and emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation to face various challenges. The leaders expressed solidarity with Syria, supporting international resolutions to maintain the country's unity through a political process inclusive of all segments of the Syrian populace.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the summit participants welcomed the lifting of US sanctions on Syria, announced by President Donald Trump during his visit to Saudi Arabia. The leaders also noted the reduction of European Commission sanctions, emphasizing the importance of returning refugees and supporting national dialogue.
The summit underscored support for Lebanon, stressing respect for its sovereignty and backing political and economic reforms. Arab leaders called for the implementation of UNSC resolution 1701, urging Israel to withdraw from Lebanese territories and return to the 1949 Armistice Agreements.
On Yemen, the Arab leaders renewed their support for Yemen's Presidential Council, led by Dr. Rashad Al-Olaimi, and endorsed efforts towards national conciliation to bolster security and stability. They advocated for a comprehensive political solution based on the Gulf initiative and UNSC Resolution 2216.
Regarding Sudan, the summit emphasized the need for conflict resolution, unity, and humanitarian aid delivery. In Libya, the conferees supported national dialogue and called for the removal of foreign forces, advocating fair elections for leadership selection.
In Somalia, the leaders agreed on reinforcing security and supporting the legitimate government against threats, condemning acts of terror and the attempted assassination of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
The summit expressed solidarity with the UAE over its claim to the islands of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs, advocating a peaceful resolution. The leaders stressed the importance of a WMD-free Middle East, Arab water security, and addressing challenges in food security, health, energy, and climate change.
Arab leaders reiterated their stance against terrorism and called for regional and international collaboration to combat terror financing, trafficking, and money laundering. They praised Iraq's efforts against terrorism and welcomed Baghdad's upcoming international conference for terrorism victims.
The importance of cybersecurity was highlighted, with commendations for Saudi Arabia's establishment of an Arab cybersecurity council. The summit also extended condolences over Pope Francis's death, congratulated Pope Leo XIV, and commended diplomatic efforts by Oman regarding US-Iran nuclear negotiations, supporting UN charters and SDGs.