2013 Arab League summit explained

Summit Name:Arab League summit
قمة جامعة الدول العربية
Country:Qatar
Venues:Sheraton Doha
Cities:Doha

The 2013 Arab League Summit was held in Doha, Qatar from 21 to 27 March 2013.[1]

On 26 March, the League recognised the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, as the legitimate representatives of the Syrian people. The National Coalition was henceforth granted Damascus' seat at the summit. This act of recognition was opposed by Algeria, Iraq & Lebanon.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arab League Summit. qatarconferences.org. 17 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Arab League summit opens in Doha with focus on Syrian crisis - Xinhua English.news.cn . news.xinhuanet.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130329144042/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-03/26/c_132263388.htm . 2013-03-29.