Arab consensus is necessary to confront the transformations of the international system and protect the unity of the national state

The Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Dr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, confirmed that the League continues to perform its role in dealing with complex regional crises, in light of the profound transformations taking place in the international system and their direct repercussions on the Arab world, stressing that the current stage requires the highest levels of Arab coordination and consensus to preserve unity of class, dignity and national sovereignty.

He explained that the international system is undergoing fundamental changes, with the rise of new major powers, most notably China, and the return of Russia as an influential player on the international scene, which forces the Arab countries to reread the global scene and deal with it with a cohesive collective vision. He pointed out that these transformations are inseparable from the challenges facing the Arab region, whether at the level of regional conflicts or increasing foreign interventions.

The Secretary-General pointed out that the League of Arab States faces great challenges resulting from the differences in positions among member states, in addition to the impact of external interventions that contribute to weakening joint Arab action.

He stressed that the absence of Arab consensus on some sensitive issues limits the League’s ability to move effectively and reduces its influence at the international level.

He stressed that joint Arab action remains the only strategic option to preserve the sovereignty and dignity of Arab countries, and to confront attempts to dismantle or destabilize the national state, warning of the danger of employing minorities or fueling internal divisions as tools for interference in Arab affairs.

Regarding the future directions of the League, the Secretary-General stressed that the League will continue to interact with regional and international developments, with a focus on building a broad Arab consensus that supports its positions and enhances its role, noting that preserving the unity of the League requires not expanding its membership to include permanent members of the Security Council, because of the risks that this may pose to the independence of the Arab decision and the unity of the position.

He explained that the League, despite what is being said about its limited influence in some crises, continues to undertake Arab diplomatic and mediation efforts, some of which take place out of the limelight, with the aim of achieving positive results and alleviating tensions, stressing that quiet action is sometimes more effective than public movements.

He stressed that the next stage requires strengthening joint Arab action, and careful follow-up of regional and international developments, while adhering to preserving the national state and ensuring the equal rights of all citizens, as this is the basic foundation for any stability or sustainable development in the Arab world.