Baghdad Summit to Propose Joint Arab Initiatives, Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced the Baghdad Summit, scheduled for next Saturday, will propose several joint Arab political and security initiatives, including the establishment of an Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and supporting reconstruction efforts. The summit will also call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the opening of crossings for humanitarian aid. The event aims to be a qualitative and realistic discussion of regional challenges, with discussions that will conclude in the Baghdad Declaration.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Baghdad Summit will propose several joint Arab political and security initiatives, including the establishment of an Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime, and an Arab Fund to support reconstruction efforts.
  • The summit will call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the opening of crossings for the entry of humanitarian aid.
  • The Baghdad Declaration will include the positions of Arab leaders on issues concerning political, economic, social, and development interests of member states of the Arab League.
  • The summit aims to address the challenges facing the region and will be an integrative step with the GCC-US Summit in Riyadh.
  • Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein expressed happiness with the understandings reached by GCC leaders with the US President and the decision to lift sanctions on the Syrian people.

Statistics:

  • The Baghdad Summit will propose joint Arab initiatives.
  • 7 Arab countries are expected to participate in the summit.
  • The Arab Center for Combating Terrorism and Organized Crime will be established as part of the summit's initiatives.
  • The Arab Fund will support reconstruction efforts.
  • The Baghdad Declaration will include positions on issues concerning political, economic, social, and development interests of Arab League member states.

Sources:

  • "Iraqi Foreign Minister: Baghdad Summit to Propose Joint Arab Initiatives, Call for Ceasefire in Gaza." Kuwait News Agency, 14 May 2025.