Suleiman at Kuwait Summit”s End: Arabism is Common Denominator
President Michel Suleiman said Tuesday that Arab and Palestinian interests are achieved through solidarity, adding "Arabism is the common denominator for Arab dignity."
In an address at the closing session of the first Arab Economic Summit in Kuwait, Suleiman said: "This conference is a start. We shall remain true to our promises that every fruitful initiative allows us to further establish awareness."
"Our interests are achieved via true cooperation," he stressed.
"We have succeeded in agreeing on the Kuwait declaration and integrated working program to move our people to higher levels," Suleiman said.
The Arab leaders also sought to agree on steps needed to support Gaza and in ending the Israeli aggression and siege, Suleiman said.
The president hoped that the Arabs would benefit from assessing the challenges they face "in order to strengthen the elements that bring us together in achieving our peoples” goals."