Iraqi President: Syrian leadership will determine the level of its participation in upcoming Arab Summit 

BAGHDAD, MAY.10, (ST)-Today, Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid affirmed his country’s rejection of any foreign interference in Syria’s affairs, noting that the level of its participation in the upcoming Arab Summit in Baghdad is up to its leadership.

In an interview with Al-Hadath TV, Rashid said that many issues will be discussed at the summit to be held in Baghdad on May 17.

“We have many problems in the Arab region that will be discussed at the summit, and good decisions will be issued in this regard. However, the most important thing is to follow up on these decisions and implement them.”

Regarding the level of Syria’s participation in the summit, the Iraqi president indicated that the decision on this issue will be made by the Syrian leadership.

He stressed that Syria is a neighboring country that is important to Iraq and the entire region, adding that Syria’s security is linked to Iraq’s security, especially given the long shared border.

Basma Qaddour