This year’s Arab League summit was the most exceptional in recent years. Not only was it the first country to have the presence of a rehabilitated Syrian dictator, Bashar al-Assadalso hosted a surprise guest after more than ten years of isolation. ukraine president, Volodymyr Zelenskythis friday has come Saudi Arabia to appeal to Arab leaders, most of whom remained neutral on the Russian invasion and had strong ties to Moscow. At the regional meeting, Arab leaders discussed the situation in Syria. conflict in Sudan and Saudi Arabia’s progress in diplomatic matters.
This strange existence two leaders who are opposed to each other in their relations Russia –Moscow’s intervention in the Syrian civil war brought Assad to power- It has a Saudi signature. The Saudi crown prince after reestablishing relations with his arch-enemy Iran, thanks to the mediation of China Mohammed bin Salman It leads diplomatic advances in the region. The man, popularly known as MBS, is looking for a job while leaving the United States. regional approach and a greater role in changes in the Arab world. The day before the summit, which brought together 22 Arab countries, the Syrian dictator was greeted by the Saudi authorities at the airport with smiles and friendly handshakes.
“Historical Opportunity”
Speaking in the presence of leaders who once rejected him, Assad described the summit as a “historic opportunity” to resolve crises in the region. “I hope it marks a beginning. The new phase of Arab action for the solidarity between us, peace in our regiondevelopment and prosperity instead of war and destruction,” he added. substitution the city in which he lived 12 years of civil war Hundreds came out to protest his participation in the regional meeting in rebel-held northern Syria.
“This is important leave internal affairs to the people of the countryBecause they can manage their own affairs best,” Assad insisted himself, and could not have recaptured much of the region without the help of his allies in Moscow and Tehran. shelve the years of isolation Summit took place after walking the red carpet Jeddah, a port city in Saudi Arabia. The host was one of the main names. sponsors of armed opposition groups They wanted to overthrow Assad. Now, the dictator was greeted with all honors.
authoritarian leaders
Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries are thus moving away from the region. Most accepted positions by the West. The US has repeatedly criticized Assad’s rehabilitation in the region and his admission to the Arab League, but his view does not seem to matter much. “The Arab League is very We are grateful to the Assad regime If you peacefully protest freedom and democracy against the dictatorial regime to all Arab people, killed, tortured, bombed and the regime that does it will be rewarded, so don’t bother trying,” he tweeted. Celine Kasem Syrian Emergency Task Force.
On this very historic day, Assad was made smile and greeted by other authoritarian leaders who hold their people in their hands. iron hand. The Egyptian president attended the 32nd summit of the Arab League. Abdelfatá al-Sisi; Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas; Bahrain King Hamad, Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati; Tunisian president Kays Saidand apparently Saudi crown prince MBS, among others. they all have self interest Restarting the dialogue with Assad, especially getting rid of the Syrian refugees in his own territory or ending the drug trafficking networks, especially Captagon, leaving Syrian territory.