Minister of Foreign Affairs Participates in Meetings of the Council of the League of Arab States in Amman

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, participated on Monday, 22 June 2026, in the Arab Consultative Meeting and the 165th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the Ministerial Level, held in the Jordanian capital, Amman.

The meetings addressed a number of Arab and regional issues of common concern, as well as ways to strengthen coordination and joint Arab action to confront current challenges and support security and stability throughout the region.

The Council of the League of Arab States approved the appointment of H.E. Mr. Nabil Fahmy as the new Secretary-General of the League of Arab States for a five-year term commencing on 1 July 2026. The Council expressed its best wishes for his success in carrying out his responsibilities and conveyed its confidence in his diplomatic experience and ability to continue efforts aimed at advancing joint Arab action and strengthening the role of the League in addressing regional and international challenges.

The Council also extended its appreciation and gratitude to the outgoing Secretary-General, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, in recognition of his efforts during his tenure at the helm of the League’s General Secretariat.

The ministers further discussed a number of organizational and administrative matters included on the agenda, including the extension of the mandates of certain directors of the League’s external offices. Several other items were deferred to the next Ordinary Session (166), scheduled to be held in September.

The Council welcomed the U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding, emphasizing the importance of building on its outcomes in a manner that contributes to reducing regional tensions and advancing efforts to end conflicts and promote security, peace, and stability in the region. The Council also expressed its appreciation to the countries that supported the diplomatic efforts leading to the memorandum, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.