Tensions rose at the Arab League Council meeting in Cairo as the Syrian government delegation, led by Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad, walked out when Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan began his speech after a 13-year absence from the meetings. The Syrian delegation returned after Fidan’s speech on Gaza and the West Bank ended.
Mekdad emphasized the need for Turkey to withdraw from northern Syria and Iraq to improve relations during an interview with Russia Today. The normalization process between Turkey and Syria, facilitated by Russia, has stalled due to Damascus’ demands for Turkish forces’ withdrawal from Syrian territory.
The 162nd Arab League Council session discussed various issues, including Gaza, the West Bank, Israeli attacks in Syria, Arab water security, the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam crisis, and conflicts in Yemen and Libya. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell highlighted EU efforts to aid civilians in Gaza amidst Israel’s control over the Rafah border crossing.
This article was translated and edited by The Syrian Observer. The Syrian Observer has not verified the content of this story. Responsibility for the information and views set out in this article lies entirely with the author.
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