The Arab League has been front and center in discussions about Syria’s place within the regional body. On May 7, the bloc’s official representative stated that the Foreign Ministers of Arab nations would reach a decision on Syria’s return to the league that same day, a development reported by TASS. The statement emphasized that tomorrow the Arab foreign ministers would decide on Syria’s reintegration into the Arab League. This announcement followed a series of preparatory meetings and diplomatic exchanges aimed at easing Syria back into the regional fold.
Earlier in the week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration of the Arab Republic issued a post noting that Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad traveled to Amman on May 1 to meet with colleagues from Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The purpose of that gathering was to coordinate positions and discuss the path toward Syria’s return to the Arab League, reflecting a broader trend of renewed regional dialogue regarding Syria’s status and involvement in Arab cooperation frameworks.
Before that, Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that an official assembly was held in Amman on May 1, bringing together Syrian and several Arab state counterpart ministers with the aim of addressing Syria’s potential reentry into the League of Arab States. The talks underscored ongoing efforts among Arab partners to chart a course for Syria’s reintegration and to align collective stances on regional security, economy, and political normalization.
It is worth recalling that Syria’s membership of the Arab League has been suspended since 2011, a development that followed years of civil conflict and regional tensions. The question of restoration of Syria’s status has been the focus of intensive diplomacy, with various Arab leaders and ministers weighing the implications for regional cohesion and collective action on issues ranging from humanitarian relief to political reconciliation and reconstruction.
On April 14, a formal meeting convened in Jeddah, bringing together leaders from ten Arab countries to discuss the possibility of Syria regaining full membership in the organization. The discussions signaled a significant shift in regional diplomacy, indicating a growing willingness among Arab states to reestablish Syria’s role within the Arab League structure and to consider how such a reintegration might affect regional initiatives and joint efforts moving forward. (Source: TASS and official statements)