Syria urges dialogue, joint action to face challenges after returning to Arab League

Syria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates has welcomed a decision by the Arab League to bring Damascus back to its fold, stressing the importance of dialogue and joint action to confront the challenges facing the Arab world.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Syria welcomed the decision issued during the extraordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States regarding the resumption of the Syrian delegations’ participation in the meetings of the League and all its affiliated organizations and agencies, Syria’s official SANA news agency reported.

“Syria stresses in the same context the importance of dialogue and joint action to confront the challenges facing Arab countries,” it added.

The ministry reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to strengthening joint Arab work and cooperation, emphasizing that the next stage requires an effective and constructive approach at the bilateral and collective levels based on dialogue, mutual respect and common interests.

Arab League formally brings Syria back into its fold: Spokesman

Earlier on Sunday, a spokesperson for the Arab League said foreign ministers of the 22-member intergovernmental organization of Arab states adopted a decision to reinstate Syria’s membership after its suspension 12 years ago.

The decision, which will consolidate a regional push to normalize ties with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, said the country could immediately resume its participation in meetings of Arab League and all its organizations and agencies.