Syria’s return to Arab League possible – Saudi Arabia
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – Increased engagement with Syria may pave the way for the return of the isolated country to the Arab League, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud said on Tuesday.
“Ties thaw after more than a decade of isolation, but it was currently too early to discuss such a step, al-Saud told reporters in London.
The minister said that isolating Syria from the Arab world did not work and “dialogue with Damascus was needed,” especially to address the humanitarian crisis that is overwhelming the country following the devastating earthquake on Feb. 6.
He added, “I think it’s too early to talk about that,” answering the question whether Syria would join this year’s Arab League summit that will be held in Saudi Arabia or not.
On Nov. 1, 2022, the Arab League summit was held at its 31st session in Algeria under title “Reunion” following several delays. All Arab countries are scheduled to be represented at the event except for Syria, which has been excluded since 2011, owing to the government’s repressive crackdown on protesters and demonstrators.