Crystal Magazine May 18, 2025
34th Arab Summit Held in Baghdad with Participation of Five Arab Leaders – Key Highlights from the Final Statement
The 34th Arab Summit and the 5th Arab Economic and Social Development Summit kicked off today, Saturday, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, with the participation of representatives from 22 Arab countries.
The summit saw the presence of five Arab leaders:
• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
• Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani
• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
• Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
• Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi
in addition to Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, as host of the summit.
Final Statement of the Summit:
The final communiqué of the 34th Arab Summit emphasized the summit’s core objective: uniting efforts to serve the interests of the region’s people. The issue of Gaza took center stage in the discussions.
Key points from the final statement include:
• A firm rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinian people
• Support for the Arab-Islamic plan to rebuild Gaza
• Emphasis on the urgent need to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza
• A call on the international community to press for an end to the bloodshed in Gaza
• Condemnation of Israeli attacks on Syria
• A call for a political solution to end the conflict in Sudan
• Reaffirmation of the centrality of the Palestinian cause and the demand for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Regarding Emir of Qatar’s Departure:
Reports have circulated about Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani leaving the summit before delivering his speech. However, no official confirmation or explanation has been issued, leaving the matter open to speculation in media circles.
Summit Theme:
The summit was held under the theme: “Dialogue, Solidarity, and Development”, and tackled several pressing regional issues including:
• The Palestinian cause
• Crises in Syria, Sudan, and Lebanon
• Economic and developmental cooperation across the Arab world
The summit also hosted key figures and representatives from major regional and international organizations, such as:
• The United Nations
• The Arab League
• The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
• The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
as well as distinguished guests from various Arab and regional states.
