FM heads for Saudi Arabia to prepare for Arab summit

CAIRO - 12 April 2018: Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry headed for Saudi Arabia Thursday to take part in preparatory meetings of the 29th Arab Summit, scheduled to be held in Dammam city on Sunday.

During their meeting, Arab foreign ministers will discuss the latest development in the Middle East region, particularly the situation in Palestine, Syria, Libya, Yemen and Iraq.

The top Arab diplomats will also tackle efforts exerted to counter terrorism and strengthen joint Arab action to prevent any foreign interference in the domestic affairs of Arab countries.

The Arab foreign ministers will confer with UN Special Envoy to Syria Staffan de Mistura to discuss the political and humanitarian situation in Syria.

Shoukry will hold meetings with his Arab counterparts to discuss means of boosting bilateral relations and the latest developments at the regional and international levels.