On Friday, September 25, 2026, Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy participated in the 10th ministerial meeting of the Arab-African Partnership Coordination Committee in New York. The meeting was co-chaired by Iraq and Burundi and took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, as the current chairman of the Arab Summit, opened the meeting.
Prior to the meeting, Fahmy held a consultative meeting with Mahmoud Ali Yousif, Chairperson of the African Union Commission. They discussed ways to deepen Arab-African partnership, preparations for the upcoming Arab-African Summit, and developments in Sudan, Libya, and Somalia. Fahmy emphasized that any political process in Sudan and Libya must be nationally owned and that regional and international initiatives should support them.
Fahmy and Yousif also discussed developments in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, where growing risks to maritime security and supply chains have been reported. In his speech at the ministerial meeting, Fahmy stressed the importance of convening the fifth Arab-African Summit, calling for the development and expansion of partnership programs to include the private sector and civil society institutions.
Fahmy reiterated the Arab League's rejection of any external interference or arrangements that would undermine the stability of Arab and African countries. He emphasized the importance of a unified Arab-African voice to address the suffering of the Sudanese people due to the ongoing conflict. Fahmy also welcomed the Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue process.
Regarding the Palestinian issue, Fahmy renewed the Arab League's rejection of the forced displacement of the Palestinian people. He called for the implementation of the outcomes of the high-level international conference held in New York last year, the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, and emphasized the importance of the tripartite mechanism comprising the Arab League, African Union, and Organization of Islamic Cooperation to support the Palestinian cause.
Fahmy's participation in the meeting reflects the Arab League's commitment to strengthening Arab-African cooperation and addressing common challenges. The meeting provided a platform for Arab and African countries to discuss issues of mutual interest and coordinate efforts to promote peace, stability, and development in the region.
The Arab-African Partnership Coordination Committee aims to enhance cooperation between Arab and African countries in various fields, including politics, economics, and culture. The committee's meetings provide an opportunity for Arab and African countries to exchange views, coordinate policies, and implement joint initiatives to promote sustainable development and peace in the region.
Key points
- Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy participates in Arab-African Partnership meeting in New York.
- Fahmy emphasizes importance of nationally owned political process in Sudan and Libya.
- Arab League reiterates rejection of forced displacement of Palestinian people.
