Syria Today – One Year of (Failed) Arab Engagement
THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
May 17, 2024
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A notable sideline meeting occurred between President al-Assad and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, al-Baath reports.
Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid announced during the 34th session of the Arab summit, originally slated for Syria, that Iraq would now host the event.
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Furthermore, a military observation post has been established by Russian forces in the town of Maalaqa in Quneitra’s southern countryside, Syria TV writes.
Mekdad met his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Iraq, and Libya.
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Both the Syrian Arab Airlines and Cham Wings Airlines finalize their preparations for operations to resume.
Minister Mekdad met his Jordanian and Lebanese counterparts in Manama.
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Faisal Mekdad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, has arrived in Bahrain to participate in the preparatory meetings leading up to the 33rd Arab Summit.
Lebanon is trying to amend an agreement with Syria on extradition of detainees, according to al-Souria Net.
Bashar al-Assad met with Dr. Hanan Balkhi, the World Health Organization Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean.
Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir al-Shammari reiterated the comprehensive nature of the discussions.
Al-Modon reported, citing a reliable source, that Jordan played an important role in the postponement of the Arab Liaison Committee on Syria
Israel launched an air attack from the direction of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, according to Athr Press.
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Europe is awaiting clearer international directives regarding Syria, Abdul Moneim Issa writes in the pro-government al-Watan.
In a collective statement, the rights groups strongly objected to the decision to contest the validity of the arrest warrant against Assad.
Damascus appears to entertain the prospect of normalizing its relations with Western nations through its stance on the Gaza war, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
