Lebanese President Michel Aoun inaugurated on Sunday the "Arab Summit for Economic and Social Development" at its fourth session in the Lebanese capital Beirut amidst a remarkable absence of Arab leaders.
During the opening session of the Summit, the Chairman of the 3rd Arab Summit, Head of the Saudi Delegation, Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan, delivered the speech. "The summit will discuss the devastating consequences of wars and conflicts and their impact on the peoples of the region," he said.

Aoun urged the world powers to "make every effort to bring the Syrian refugees home without being linked to the solution." Political there. " He added that "Lebanon will propose in the draft final statement of the summit solutions for the safe return of Syrian refugees."
He said that "Lebanon has paid dearly for wars and terrorism and for years has borne the brunt of the displacement of Syrian brothers." He said that " And the Palestinian brothers, and the Israeli occupation continues its aggression and the lack of respect for international resolutions. He appealed to the international community to contribute and work to secure the return of displaced Syrians, without linking them to the political solution in Syria.

The establishment of an Arab Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Aoun said that Lebanon is working on solutions to the crisis of displaced Syrians in the draft final statement of the summit. "I am taking the initiative to adopt the reconstruction strategy for development and to put in place effective mechanisms, first and foremost to establish an Arab Bank for Reconstruction and Development to help all affected Arab countries and peoples overcome their plight."

"I call on all Arab funding institutions and funds To meet in Beirut over the next three months to discuss and develop effective mechanisms in line with the challenges facing us and the requirements of reconstruction. " Aoun regretted not attending the presidents, saying all his excuse. He said: "I seek the excuse of the presidents and leaders who were unable to attend the summit."

The Lebanese president said in his speech that "the convening of this summit in Beirut at this delicate stage in the region is an affirmation of Lebanon's role and mission in its surroundings and the world" "If we were to gather all the Arabs, there would be no vacant seats," he said. "We made every effort to remove the reasons that led to this vacancy, but the obstacles were, unfortunately, stronger." He also regretted the failure of the brothers and presidents to attend. They have an excuse for their absence "and hard" if reunification is an urgent need, given that the challenges facing it are urgent

At 1 pm, President Aoun announced the completion of the first working session, with the resumption of the second public meeting at 3 pm

. The speech of the heads of fuel at the opening session

The first session of the Arab Summit for Development: Economic and Social Development was held at its fourth session, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, who called for "a speedy and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue based on decisions D "We hope that we will achieve peace in Yemen and Syria."

Jordanian Prime Minister Omar al-Razzaz said: "Our great hope is that this session of the Lebanese presidency will be crowned with success and we hope to find the necessary frameworks to increase cooperation between the private sector in our country.

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In turn, Sudanese Vice President Gen. Bakri Hassan Saleh considered that "the economic changes in the region necessitate us to proceed more quickly towards achieving a region Trade Free Rbia. "

The Jordanian Prime Minister, Omar al-Razzaz, said that "the active Arab joint action is no longer just a feeling of passion but an urgent need for the survival of each and every one of us, and we would have been different if we had formed a joint political and economic force."

He said: "The Palestinian issue is going through a difficult phase because of the recent American decisions and the Israeli escalation. Last year we were besieged financially and politically, but our government adopted rational financial policies to reduce the deficit."

Beirut "It can not be imagined

Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid said: "Our countries face great challenges and risks in light of the decline of joint Arab action" .

Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, supported the initiative of the Emir of the State of Kuwait to establish an investment fund in the field of technology and economy with a capital of 200 million US dollars, with the participation of the private sector, with my country contributing 50 million dollars from this fund. 19659003] Perhaps the most prominent at that summit, along with the absence of Arab leaders, was the controversy that accompanied the preparation for it in terms of inviting Syria. The issue of the return of the Syrian refugees, held previous meetings in preparation for the summit, amid divisions among the countries concerned on the wording of the provisions of this initiative on refugees, in particular in the promotion of voluntary return to areas where the cessation of fighting.

four years. Only the Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad, and the Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz were present at the summit. The request for Nouakchott was agreed to host the summit at its fifth session in 2023.

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