On May 17, the Russian Foreign Ministry posted: "President Putin's invitation to the 34th Arab League Summit: I would like to invite all member states of the Arab League and the Secretary-General of the Arab League to participate in our First Russia-Arab Summit planned for October 15."
Comment: The 22 member states of the Arab League have close cooperation in regional politics, economy, and military affairs, and control abundant oil and gas resources, exerting significant influence on the international energy market. By hosting this summit, Russia aims to strengthen ties with Arab countries, diversify cooperation in the energy sector, expand its influence in the Middle East, further consolidate its position in the international geopolitical landscape, and balance the influence of Western countries such as the United States in the region. For instance, the United States has previously strengthened cooperation with Arab countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, signing substantial trade and investment agreements. Russia's move is intended to avoid being further marginalized in the Middle East.
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