The official decision issued at the end of the meeting of the Council of the League of Arab States at ministerial level, chaired by Egypt, in extraordinary session, stated:
The Council expresses its full solidarity with the Syrian people in the face of the challenges they face which affect their security and stability, and the serious violations to which they are exposed and which threaten their existence, the lives of innocent citizens, as well as the unity and the integrity of Syrian lands. . Al-Jamlis welcomes efforts to create appropriate conditions aimed at advancing the path of a comprehensive political settlement in Syria, and wishes to activate the leading Arab role in efforts to resolve the Syrian crisis to meet all its humanitarian, security and political problems. repercussions, while developing the mechanisms necessary for this role. The Council decided to renew its commitment to preserve the sovereignty, territorial integrity, stability and territorial integrity of Syria, on the basis of the Charter of the Arab League and its principles, and to stress the importance to continue and intensify Arab efforts aimed at helping Syria emerge from its crisis. Emphasizing the need to take practical and effective measures to gradually resolve the crisis, in accordance with the step-by-step principle and in accordance with Security Council resolution No. 2254, starting with continuous measures allowing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all those in need in Syria, including in accordance with the mechanisms adopted in the relevant Security Council resolutions. Formation of a Ministerial Liaison Committee composed of Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt and the Secretary General, to monitor the implementation of the Amman Declaration and to continue the direct dialogue with the Syrian government to reach a comprehensive solution to the Syrian crisis that addresses all its consequences, according to the step-by-step methodology, and in accordance with Security Council resolution 2254. The committee presents periodic reports to the university council at the ministerial level. Resume the participation of delegations of the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic in the meetings of the Council of the League of Arab States, and all its affiliated organizations and agencies, as of May 7, 2023.
Following the outbreak of protests, which turned into a bloody conflict, several Arab countries severed diplomatic relations with Damascus and expelled it from the Arab League in November 2011.
However, in 2018, signs of Arab openness to Damascus emerged.
It seems that the devastating earthquake in Syria and neighboring Turkey in February 2023 has accelerated the process of Damascus resuming relations with its regional environment, with Assad receiving a torrent of contacts and help from the leaders of Arab countries.
Earlier this week, Jordan hosted a meeting of foreign ministers from Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Egypt, where it was agreed to “support Syria and its institutions in any legitimate effort to extend its control over its lands.”
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