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‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development

A picture of the reception hosted by the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps (Bahrain Embassy)
A picture of the reception hosted by the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps (Bahrain Embassy)
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‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development

A picture of the reception hosted by the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps (Bahrain Embassy)
A picture of the reception hosted by the Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps (Bahrain Embassy)

Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UK, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, hosted a reception by the Council of Arab Ambassadors for members of the British Labor Party in Liverpool.

Labor Party leader Keir Starmer stressed the importance of his party’s relationship with Arab states.

He thanked Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Sheikh Fawaz for the invitation.

Stramer voiced his appreciation of the participation of the Council of Arab Ambassadors in the UK Labor Party conference.

For his part, Sheikh Fawaz welcomed the leader of the Labor Party and highlighted the deep relations shared between the UK and Arab states.

Sheikh Fawaz emphasized the importance of reinforcing Arab-British relations and finding the right opportunities for partnership and sustainable development in all fields of common interest.

UK Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs David Lammy touched upon common aspects of cooperation that the Labor Party seeks to develop with Arab countries. These areas include facing the challenges of climate change, clean energy, promoting human rights, and enhancing trade exchange and economic cooperation.

Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade Nick Thomas-Symonds expressed the Labor Party's aspiration to strengthen and develop trade relations with Arab countries.

According to Thomas-Symonds, the Labor Party is seeking to develop trade in new and growing sectors of technology and clean energy. This will contribute to raising the level of trade exchange between the UK and all friendly states.

In a recorded speech, Aboul Gheit stressed the depth of Arab-British relations and the importance of cooperation to face global challenges and develop economic and trade relations.

The reception viewed the screening of a promotional film for tourism in Arab countries.

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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Egyptian Government Approves Formation of Higher Coordination Council with Saudi Arabia

The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The formation of the Higher Coordination Council reflects the level of partnership between Saudi Arabia and Egypt. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

In an effort to strengthen the partnership between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, the Egyptian government approved on Wednesday the establishment of a higher joint coordination council.

On September 10, 2024, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aty held a joint news conference with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, during which he announced that the two countries were in the final stages of launching the Egyptian-Saudi Higher Coordination Council, chaired by President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

He emphasized that the council would serve as a comprehensive framework for deepening bilateral relations and fostering collaboration in politics, economics, trade, development, and investment, aligning with the interests of both nations’ peoples.

In its Wednesday session, Egypt’s Cabinet approved the decision to establish the council. According to a government statement, the body will seek to “intensify communication and enhance cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia in areas of mutual interest.”

The council, as outlined by the statement, will include ministers and officials from both countries covering relevant sectors. It will convene regular meetings alternately in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, with provisions for extraordinary meetings as needed.

In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Ayman Mohseb, deputy chairman of the Arab Affairs Committee in Egypt’s House of Representatives, said that the move reflects the advanced level of partnership between the two nations, describing the council as a “cornerstone for activating relations and expanding cooperation in various fields.”

“This step will significantly advance cooperation across diverse domains, driven by the political will of the two countries’ leaderships,” Mohsab said, adding that the new body would facilitate coordination between Cairo and Riyadh on a wide range of regional issues and areas of mutual interest.

During a meeting with Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan on Tuesday, El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s “pride in its historic relations with Saudi Arabia, both at the leadership and popular levels, and across all sectors.”