Lebanon on Arab League's agenda in Jeddah
An Arab league summit in Saudi Arabia will discuss Friday the Lebanese crisis, media reports said.
"The Lebanese file will be one of the main items on the summit's agenda," a diplomatic source told al-Joumhouria, in remarks published Tuesday.
A final statement will include a decision on Lebanon that would stress the Arab countries' keenness on Lebanon's security and stability, the source said.
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati will address the Arab countries in the summit in Jeddah and is expected to urge them to help crisis-hit Lebanon.
The source expected practical Arab initiatives after the summit in an attempt to help the country overcome its crisis and swiftly elect a president.
Nidaa al-Watan newspaper also said Tuesday that it has learned from credible sources about a Syrian-Saudi coordination regarding Lebanon.
On Monday, an economic conference was held ahead of the league summit. Syria, now again a member of the Arab League, participated in the conference.
Caretaker Economy Minister Amin Salam represented Lebanon in the conference in Jeddah. "Lebanon is looking for the support of the Arab countries and invites them to invest in promising opportunities that would both benefit Lebanon and the Arab countries," Salam said, as he called for the repatriation of the Syrian refugees.
Source: Naharnet
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