Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, called Sunday for stronger Arab economic cooperation and collective resilience in the face of escalating regional tensions and global economic disruptions.
Speaking at the opening session of an extraordinary meeting of the Federation of Arab Chambers held for the first time at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Aboul Gheit said the region must work together to manage the economic fallout of ongoing crises and emerge “stronger and more united.”
He condemned what he described as “unjustified and unlawful attacks” by Iran on several Arab countries, including Gulf states, Jordan and Iraq, saying such actions are unacceptable under any pretext and have been widely denounced at both the Arab and international levels.
Aboul Gheit also warned of the far-reaching consequences of the ongoing conflict, particularly after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, which he said has severely disrupted global supply chains and driven volatility in energy and commodity markets, including fertilizers and other key agricultural inputs.
“The crisis has once again underscored the centrality of the Arab region in the global economy and in critical supply chains,” he said, stressing that safeguarding freedom of navigation and maritime security is a vital Arab interest.
He urged Arab countries to accelerate efforts to develop alternative trade routes and strengthen regional connectivity, noting that “individual solutions will not be sufficient” to address the scale of current challenges.
The Arab League chief also highlighted the resilience shown by affected countries and their populations, calling for sustained unity and forward-looking economic planning to better withstand future shocks and crises.
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