ALGIERS: Arab foreign ministers at preparatory talks on Sunday have reached consensus on a draft agenda ahead of a leaders' summit in two days' time, an Arab League official revealed. The draft document focuses on all developments related to crises in the region, namely Libya, Yemen and Sudan, each with a separate draft resolution, Deputy Secretary-General Hossam Zaki told reporters.
He said ministers reached agreement on all the proposed draft resolutions included on the agenda, and that "none of its items will be postponed." In regards to a post-Summit 'Algeria deceleration,' the Arab League official said the host country is holding consultations with other nations to formulate the document which "will be completed before the Arab Summit."
During the talks, "there were some things that led to tensions," between the delegations of Algeria and Morocco "but everything was contained," he clarified. The meetings took place "in an atmosphere of cordiality and respect, and accordingly things returned to their normal course," he went on to emphasize. Over two-thirds of Arab League member nations' leaders have been confirmed to be attending the upcoming summit.
With regard to Egypt's demand to reject Turkey's interference in Libya and Arab affairs, he said, the Arab League adopts the same position as the Egyptians on the matter, reiterating a "consistent" approach "that has not changed" from past summits.
Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah headed Kuwait's delegation to the Arab foreign ministers meeting in preparation for the upcoming 31st Arab Summit in Algiers on Tuesday. During the meeting, the Arab ministers discussed the summit's agenda, proposed resolutions to enhance joint Arab action in a variety of domains and regional and international developments of common concern. Ministers will hold their discussions behind closed doors, following two earlier meetings yesterday to review following up on former summit resolution implementation and current summit preparations. - KUNA