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Arab Summit: President Tebboune intends to put forward a date that combines historical national symbolism with the Arab national dimension

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamara, confirmed on Saturday January 22nd 2022, that the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, intends to put forward a date that combines "the historical national symbolism with the Arab national dimension", to hold the Arab Summit in Algeria, according to a Ministry statement.

Mr. Lamara explained during his reception to the ambassadors of Arab countries accredited in Algeria, at the headquarters of the Ministry, as part of a consultative meeting that comes within the periodic meetings with various groups of the diplomatic corps, according to the statement, that “contrary to the fallacies that are circulating here and there under the title of “postponing the date of the summit”, While the date of its reunion has not yet been determined and no decision has yet been taken on it, and in accordance with the procedures in force, within the Framework of the Arab system, Mr. President of the Republic intends to put forward a date that combines historical national symbolism with the Arab national dimension and enshrines the values of common struggle and Arab solidarity."

"This date, which is expected to be adopted by the Council of Ministers of the League of Arab states, at its regular session next March, at the initiative of Algeria and the support of the General Secretariat of the League, would also allow the completion of the series of preparatory track essential and objective, allowing for the achievement of political outcomes that enhance the credibility and effectiveness of joint Arab action."

In this context, "The President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is committed to continuing the process of consultation and coordination with his brothers, the leaders of the Arab States, and the leadership of the General Secretariat of the Arab League, as a complement to the direct contacts that bring him together periodically with many of his Arab counterparts as well as those through his special envoy," Mr Lamara said.

The Minister highlighted that "The objectives of this path, which Algeria initiated in a participatory approach, are to reach consensus formulas on the most prominent topics to be presented to the next Arab summit, including setting the appropriate date for its convening".

The Minister’s meeting with the diplomatic corps accredited in Algeria was an opportunity to inform Arab ambassadors of Algeria's efforts to promote joint Arab action in the perspective of building the Arab national security system in all its dimensions," the statement said.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Minister referred to "the current Arab situation and the magnitude of the challenges that pose themselves to Arab societies, especially with regard to the questions related to the Corona pandemic as well as the bets of economic and social development, to focus on solidarity and collective self-reliance in a way that ensures the immunity of the Arab nation and protects its interests. "The focus was also on Algeria's efforts to provide key factors to ensure the success of the upcoming Arab summit and make it a milestone in the process of joint Arab action."

Always according to the statement, the meeting witnessed "a rich discussion and a positive exchange of views, during which attendees praised the practical and constructive approach adopted by Algeria in preparing and providing conditions for the success of this important Arab entitlement, as well as its tireless efforts to reunite and create a climate that enshrines the values of brotherhood and unity and elevates Arab work to promising heights."