Arab-European summit in Sharm el-Sheikh confirms the return of Egypt to the center of international diplomatic events

The Arab League summit in Sharm el-Sheikh will launch a high-level strategic dialogue between Arab and European leaders on Sunday to discuss regional and international issues of common interest as the world witnesses a rapid transformation of international scene following the return of alliances. This represents a serious threat to stability and world peace.

The historic summit held by Egypt at the level of leaders marks the return of a lack of international diplomacy that has lasted for ten years, especially during the 15th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in 2009. and the 2008 African Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Other than the hosting of the Arab summit in 2015.

European countries look forward to the pivotal role played by Egypt – which succeeded the presidency of the African Union a few weeks ago – as a cornerstone of stability and peace in the world. Middle East and Africa region, which includes 10 Arab countries, and the contribution of Egyptian diplomacy to conflict resolution Libya and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Yemen.

Europe considers Egypt – one of the few politically stable countries in the region where conflict still prevails – has regained its place on the international scene as an effective regional actor and reliable and influential partner for the events of the world. region.

The upcoming summit marks the beginning of a greater role of the European Union in the region, which believes that it is necessary to strengthen cooperation with neighboring Arab countries given its direct impact on security on conflicts in the Middle East, which are affected by regional and international forces.

Arab and European leaders will not find common ground for the platform for direct dialogue, saying it is time to seriously consider effective ways to end the conflicts that have continued since the outbreak of Arab Spring in 2011, resulting in instability and insecurity in several countries. And so the influx of refugees to Europe to escape the wars.

Admittedly, the Arab and European countries have a long list of issues of common interest to discuss at the summit, but the Syrian conflict is at the center of current concerns despite its vacancy in the Arab League. Arab and European countries feel that it is more important to play a bigger role in the ambiguity of the process. Political transition.

The Europeans hope to reach a common vision at the summit on the situation in Syria in anticipation of the third Brussels conference on Syria to be held from 12 to 14 March to discuss support for mediation efforts between the UN and the UN. the countries hosting Syrian refugees.

Arab and European leaders will discuss a number of issues including the evolution of the Palestinian issue, the conflicts in Libya and Yemen, crisis management, counterterrorism, non-proliferation, arms control, transnational organized crime , migration, climate change and the promotion of sustainable development.

Despite the fact that hot political issues will figure prominently in the discussions between Arab and European leaders at the Sharm el-Sheikh summit, as they have a direct impact on international peace and security, the summit will consider ways to to strengthen economic and commercial cooperation between Arab and European countries and relations between peoples and culture, for the rapprochement between the Arab and European worlds.