Syria was only recently invited back to the League under conditions, after more than a decade of civil war in the country. Western countries such as the US and Germany have expressed concern about the welcome mat being handed to Syria.
“He will come to attend this summit,” Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told Lebanon’s Al-Jadeed TV on Wednesday, according to France24. The Arab states, led by Saudi Arabia and several other Gulf countries, as well as Egypt, have been at the forefront of attempts to normalize relations with Syria. The goal in their view is to return the region to stability. READ MORE