Meeting of senior Arab officials to prepare for the ministerial session of the Economic and Social Council

by **claud39** Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:32 am

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Meeting of senior Arab officials to prepare for the ministerial session of the Economic and Social Council

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The 103rd Session of the Arab Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) was held at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Arab League on Wednesday at the level of senior officials of the Ministry of Economy in the Arab States. The meeting was chaired by Emad Bin Taleb Al Ajmi, Amman, and the participation of Ambassador Haifa Abu-Ghazaleh, Assistant Secretary-General, Head of the Social Affairs Sector at the Arab League.
Ambassador Abu-Ghazaleh emphasized the importance of the 103rd Session of the Economic and Social Council in the opening session of the session, as it comes a few days after the conclusion of the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit at its fourth session in the Republic of Lebanon, which issued a number of important decisions containing important strategies and action plans.
Abu Ghazaleh explained that in implementing these decisions, a better life for the Arab human being will be achieved and the Arab efforts to implement the sustainable development plan 2030 will be pushed forward, stressing that this requires great effort and support from the Council as the supervisor of all mechanisms of joint economic and social development. The League of Arab States in coordination with its member states to achieve the desired development.
Cooperation with civil society organizations, the private sector, United Nations specialized agencies and regional and international partners was also needed, noting that the Secretariat of the Arab League had already begun to take a number of actions to implement the outcome of this important Summit. Ambassador Abu-Ghazaleh added that the topics on the agenda of the 103rd Session of the Economic and Social Council constitute an update to these efforts and in the context of advancing the economic and social development of the Arab States.
The preparation of the economic and social file of the Council of the League of Arab States at its thirtieth session, to be held in the Republic of Tunisia next March, is one of the main issues before the Council today, through the proposals and perceptions of the Ministerial Councils and specialized organizations. The follow-up to the decisions of the Arab-African Summit and the preparations for the fifth session to be held in Riyadh at the end of this year are of particular importance given the importance of enhancing Arab-African cooperation through the elaboration of the joint work plan between the two sides, Development in the two regions, and to promote common positions in international forums.
She said that Arab international cooperation comes in the same context as one of the complementary items to enhance Arab cooperation with all partners.
Abu-Ghazaleh stressed that it is necessary at the Arab-Arab level to continue the efforts of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, follow up the developments of the Arab Customs Union, follow-up the implementation of the sustainable Arab agricultural development strategy and the Executive Plan of the Arab Emergency Food Security Program. As one of the important Arab initiatives in this field.
She stressed that all these issues, as adopted by the Fourth Development Summit, are important axes that require intensive effort in close cooperation with all the forces of society. Arab people deserve to be the goal and means of development of decent living and within the framework of social justice.

by **claud39** Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:34 am

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Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance Saudi Arabia: The Arab Economic and Social Council is preparing a unified agreement for the investment of Arab capital

07/02/2019

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Assistant Undersecretary of the Ministry of Finance for International Financial Affairs Hussain Bin Shawish Al-Shawish said that the 103rd Session of the Arab Economic and Social Council, which was held today in Cairo at the level of senior officials, discussed a number of important topics, foremost of which is the preparation of the Tunis Summit, In March.
In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency after the meeting, Al-Shawish said, "The follow-up reports on the implementation of the decisions of the economic and social development summit held in Riyadh in 2013 were reviewed.
He pointed out that the meeting followed the developments of preparing a new unified agreement for the investment of Arab capital in the member countries, which received an in-depth and careful study from a number of investment experts in the concerned authorities in Arab countries. The matrix of the Arab- Which is planned to be held during this year in Saudi Arabia - God willing -.

by **claud39** Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:34 am

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Global challenges require more Arab cooperation

08/02/2019

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The UAE participated in the meetings of the 103 th session of the Arab Economic and Social Council at the ministerial level, which was held yesterday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in Cairo. The delegation was represented on behalf of Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy, Eng. Mohammed Ahmed bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy for Economic Affairs. The delegation included Mohamed Saleh Shalawah, Advisor to the Minister of Economy and a number of Ministry of Economy officials.
Joint action
Eng. Mohammed Ahmed Bin Abdul Aziz Al Shehhi stressed that joint Arab action, especially on the economic and social level, is becoming increasingly important, especially in this period in which the global economy is facing challenges that cast a shadow over the Arab economies, which necessitates further Arab economic cooperation and strengthening trade and economic ties. Between Arab countries and the strengthening of intra-regional trade and investment.
Al-Shehhi pointed out that the agenda and items of the meeting increased the importance of the current session of the Council. The theme of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area and the developments of the Arab Customs Union were the focus of the current session of the Council, in addition to the investment issue. One of the aspects of joint Arab cooperation, in addition to reviewing the economic and social issue to be addressed by the Arab summit at its 30th regular session, which will be hosted by Tunisia in March.
The agenda
included the agenda of the current session of the Council of 20 items including »11« economically item and »9« social items constitute the majority of the economic and social profile , which will be presented to the Arab summit in Tunis next month.
The Committee discussed important items, foremost of which is the completion of the Arab economic integration paths and tracks, the completion of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area and the requirements for the establishment of the unified Arab customs union, which is the focus of the 103rd Session of the Economic and Social Council. The Council discussed the issue of the liberalization of commodity trade between Arab countries, Amended to regulate transit transport between Arab countries, the Convention on Customs Cooperation and the liberalization of trade in services.
The investment portfolio in the Arab countries is a high priority on the agenda of the Council, especially since investment is the mainstay of economic development in the Arab world. This issue has been discussed in all its aspects, especially the preparation of a new Arab investment agreement that takes into account all economic developments in the world, And the digital and knowledge economy where the world of investment witnessed many developments and great, and therefore the Council considered the amendment of the Arab unified agreement for the investment of Arab capital, which was approved at the Arab Summit for Development in Riyadh in 2013, A new partnership that takes into account the modern principles and objectives of investment and economic development as well as the goals of sustainable development adopted by the Arab States.
Decisions
The meeting also discussed the development of the investment climate in the Arab countries, and the conference of Arab employers and investors to be held during the second half of this year in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as well as many other vital topics.
The Council also continued to implement the decisions of the Arab-African Summit held in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, in November 2016, especially with regard to economy and trade, stressing that African countries represent a strategic depth for the Arab countries.
The Council also followed the implementation of the Riyadh Declaration issued by the Fourth Arab and South American Summit held in Riyadh in November 2015, stressing the importance of Arab cooperation with the South American countries within the framework of the cooperation mechanism adopted since the first summit held in 2005 in Brazil. To continue this momentum to promote cooperation to serve the economic, trade and political objectives of both sides.
The Council also followed the decisions of the Arab Development Summit at its fourth session, hosted by the Lebanese capital Beirut in January.
Environment
Discussed the amendment of the statute of the Council of Arab Ministers responsible for the environment, and follow-up the progress in the implementation of the Arab sustainable agricultural development strategy for the decade 2005-2021, as well as follow-up implementation of the implementation plan for the Arab Emergency Food Security Program in its second phase 2017-2021.

by **claud39** Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:23 am

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[ltr]With the participation of Iraq .. Conclusion of a hearing of the Arab Parliament in support of removing Sudan from the list of terrorism[/ltr]

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[ltr]BAGHDAD (AFP) - Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi held a special session on Sunday to raise the name of the Republic of Sudan from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.[/ltr]

[ltr]According to a statement of the Information Department of the House of Representatives received the agency {Euphrates News} copy of the day witnessed the session attended by deputies Zafer al-Ani and Nabil terminal members of the Arab Parliament as well as members of the delegation of Iraqi parliamentary participation in the session and included the deputies of Adnan al-Asadi and Adnan Fihan and Nayif al-Shammari in addition to a number of heads Arab parliaments or their representatives, reviewed the steps taken by the Arab Parliament to support Sudan's moves to remove it from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
"The Iraqis have been able to perform a historic mission on behalf of all honorable people in the world in the face of terrorism and the victory that has been achieved, and made precious and precious a gift for this victory and a value for the security and stability enjoyed by Iraq and the region," he said.
"Iraq is in a position of responsibility to provide support, support and support to all our Arab brothers and friends around the world to identify the importance of preventive means that support stability and cut the road to terrorism from being implemented to societies," said House Speaker Mohammed Halboussi. The Sudan is able to play its role with the international partners to confront the engines of extremism and stand against all its causes and give Khartoum sufficient opportunity to avoid the charges that have been raised here and there in claiming its support. Of terrorism. "
Al Halbusi expressed his hope that "these meetings will produce true Arab consensus in all the issues and at all levels and in all directions. These dialogues will contribute to ending the state of rivalry between our brothers within the framework of our great Arab house by maintaining an effective and serious understanding within the dome of this parliament. Represents our living people who are looking for an Arab unity capable of making progress and narrowing the gaps in a world of cooperation and partnership. "
"The time has come to lift the name of Sudan from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism and to lift the suffering of the government and the people of Sudan so that it can develop its economy, build partnerships and trade exchanges with Arab and foreign countries, and go ahead with programs, The development of education, health and infrastructure issues, addressing the problems of unemployment and poverty and improving the economic and living conditions of the Sudanese people, in his address to the hearing of the Arab Parliament allocated to Sudan held today at the headquarters of the League of Arab States.
Al-Salami said that the Arab Parliament is holding this meeting in appreciation and support for the Sudan and its noble people and to support the just demand of the Republic of Sudan to lift the name of Sudan from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism since 1993. He pointed out that "the 29th Summit" The Arab Parliament requested all concerned Arab parties to provide all necessary support to the Arab Parliament and enable it to move at all levels to implement its plan. The Arab Parliament has begun to implement the plan's provisions, the most important of which is the hearing we are currently discussing. "
The Speaker of the Arab Parliament pointed out that the Parliament prepared a legal memorandum - in cooperation and coordination with the National Council and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Sudan - which included all aspects of the subject. The memorandum concluded that the Republic of Sudan has implemented the entire five tracks plan agreed upon with the United States of America on combating terrorism, In the State of Southern Sudan, the promotion of human rights, the provision of humanitarian assistance and the treatment of situations in conflict zones and areas in need in the Sudan, and the program included Arab, regional and international accolades of the progress made by the State of Sudan in these areas.
For his part, Ibrahim Ahmed Omar, President of the Sudanese National Council said in his speech during the hearing that Sudan condemns terrorism in all its forms and does everything in its power to fight it and uproot its root causes at the internal level or in cooperation with neighboring countries and its Arab and African surroundings and the world in general.
The Sudanese National Council Speaker said that his country "is not only talking about fighting terrorism, but is actually doing well." He reviewed the steps taken by Sudan in combating terrorism and communicating with the concerned parties, noting the measures taken by the Sudanese National Council through the issuance of strict anti-terrorism legislation and laws "He said.
The speakers of the Arab parliaments and parliaments, or their representatives, and the representatives of the regional and international associations, parliaments and parliaments, the Permanent Representatives of the Arab States to the League of Arab States, the ambassadors of the permanent members of the UN Security Council in Cairo, the African Union Representative and the European Union representative agreed on the importance of supporting Sudan's graduation from the list of supporting countries Of terrorism and its support in advancing its reality.
The meeting resulted in a statement of solidarity with Sudan and was removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism was signed by participants in the hearing.
The statement stressed the "right of the Republic of the Sudan to fully engage in the international community and to restore its political and economic integration at all levels of Arab, regional and international as a large and pivotal country and the need for the international community to benefit from the efforts and possibilities and initiatives of Sudan regionally and internationally to confront phenomena that threaten regional and international security. And the political and security roles it plays in the Arab and African region strengthen its efforts in the framework of maintaining peace and security in the regional environment and in the world. "
The signatories of this statement expressed their full solidarity with the Republic of the Sudan in its just demand according to the arguments and legal grounds that prove its right to be removed from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, demanding the United States to remove Sudan from the State Department's list of state sponsors of terrorism. [/ltr]

by **claud39** Sun Feb 10, 2019 9:30 am

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[size=30]Halabousi in Cairo to participate in the activities of the Arab Parliament[/size]

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[rtl]The Information Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Halboussi announced on Sunday that the latter will participate in the activities of the Arab Parliament held in the Egyptian capital Cairo, at an official invitation.[/rtl]

[rtl]"The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Al Halbusi participated on Sunday in the activities of the Arab Parliament held in the Egyptian capital of Cairo at the official invitation of the President of the Arab Parliament Meshaal Bin Fahm Al-Salami and the Speaker of the Sudanese National Council Ibrahim Ahmad Omar."[/rtl]

[rtl]The office said that the Arab Parliament will hold a hearing dedicated to the Republic of Sudan, in solidarity with it, and support the lifting of it from the list of countries sponsoring terrorism.[/rtl]

[rtl]The meeting will be attended by Arab Parliamentarians, the President of the Arab Ministerial Council, members of the US Congress and members of the European Parliament.[/rtl]

by **claud39** Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:16 pm

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[ltr]Halabousi discusses with his Kuwaiti and Saudi counterparts parliamentary cooperation and reconstruction of Iraq[/ltr]

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[ltr](Baghdad: Al-Furat News) Speaker of the House of Representatives Mohammed Halabousi discussed on Sunday with the President of the Shura Council on the sidelines of his participation in the Arab Parliaments Conference Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim al-Sheikh bilateral relations between the two countries.[/ltr]

[ltr]The two sides also discussed "ways to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the parliamentary field, as well as to unite positions in parliamentary forums at the Arab and international levels."
Al-Halbusi met with his Kuwaiti counterpart Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanim. He discussed with him a number of issues and issues of common interest, activating the friendship committees between the two countries, and activating cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait.
He stressed the importance of expanding cooperation in all fields, especially the reconstruction file by encouraging investors to invest in Iraq; to rebuild destroyed cities and underserved areas, as well as contribute to the return of displaced people and stability. [/ltr]

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by **claud39** Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:28 am

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[size=36][rtl]Al-Ani from Cairo: Iraq enjoys great Arab support[/rtl][/size]

Wednesday February 13,

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With the participation of the delegation of the House of Representatives included the deputies Zafer al-Ani and Nabil terminal, the Arab Parliament concluded on Tuesday the third plenary session under the chairmanship of Mishal bin Fahm al-Salami, at the headquarters of the League of Arab States in Cairo, while the Iraqi delegation participated in meetings of the Palestine Committee to discuss the developments of the Palestinian issue.

"The meeting dealt with several issues related to the Syrian Golan, problems with neighboring Arab countries, Arab-Arab inter-Arab differences, and the necessity of establishing a reconciliation committee for the Arab parliament," said deputy Zafer al-Ani, deputy chairman of the committee, according to a statement issued by the House of Representatives. .

He added that "the meeting discussed the issue of Syria's membership in the Arab Parliament in light of the desire of a number of Arab countries, including the Iraqi delegation, the return of Syria to its natural status as the Syrian people should not be punished by the policies of his government and be isolated from his Arab nation."

"The meeting discussed the issue of the threats against Iraq, especially from Turkey, on water and beyond its quota, as Iraq has received broad Arab support in the issue of water rights."

He pointed out that "the meeting discussed the work of the sub-committees and their results, including the Special Committee on draft Arab law guidance to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, which was chaired by the ratification of what was reached by the Committee regarding The law that went a long way towards its completion, will be at the next meeting to submit a detailed decision on it. "

For his part, Arab Parliament Speaker Meshaal Bin Fahm Al-Salami said that "supporting major Arab and strategic issues and supporting Arab joint action to serve the interests of our Arab nation is the basis of the work of the Arab Parliament." To annex the occupied Syrian Golan to the brute force of occupation, taking advantage of the exceptional circumstances experienced by the sister State of Syria. "

Al-Salami renewed the rejection by the Arab parliament of "all the practices of the occupying power and its policy condemned to change the legal and historical situation of the occupied Syrian Golan." This meeting will have before it a draft resolution on the plan to change the legal status of the occupied Syrian Golan.

Al-Salami stressed the need to "address the threat of external interference from some regional and international countries in our internal affairs and stand up against the abominable terrorist schemes to strike at the unity and integrity of our Arab countries and societies." We also reiterate our support for the Arab countries Least developed through the Arab Parliament's plan to support these countries. "

During the session, votes were taken on the adoption of reports and draft items on the agenda of each of the four parliamentary committees (the Foreign and Political Affairs Committee, the Legislative and Legal Affairs Committee, the Economic Affairs Committee and the Social Affairs Committee), as well as the reports submitted by its subsidiary subcommittees After extensive discussion by a number of members of the Arab Parliament.

The session witnessed interventions on issues related to the activation of joint Arab action and ways of dealing with the challenges facing the Arab nation, foremost of which is the question of Palestine and the reduction of external interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries and Arab-Arab relations as well as important legislation.