|  | The League of Arab States was established in 1945 with the formation of the League Council and the office of the Secretary-General. Over the decades, this institution has continually evolved to address the aspirations of the Arab peoples and to strengthen the foundations of Arab unity. Eighty years on, it has developed into an extensive and intricate regional system, encompassing all facets of Arab cooperation and collective action. Today, it comprises more than 10 autonomous yet interlinked mechanisms that operate in concert to coordinate Arab affairs across a comprehensive spectrum.
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|  | The evolution of the media apparatus within the framework of the League of Arab States has witnessed significant institutional advancement, culminating in the establishment of the Media and Communications Sector. The sector now serves as the cornerstone of a comprehensive and coordinated Arab media system, designed to foster collaboration among national media institutions under the auspices of the Council of Arab Information Ministers.
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|  | Since its establishment in 1945, the League of Arab States has endeavoured to foster robust cooperation among Arab countries in the legal and judicial domains. This effort began with the formulation and conclusion of foundational legal treaties and agreements and has evolved to include the development of model Arab laws intended to serve as guiding references for national legislation.
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|  | Since its
establishment in 1945, the League of Arab States has placed the concerns and
aspirations of the Arab peoples at the heart of its mission. The founding
Charter highlighted the central pillars of cooperation and coordination among
member states—chief among them being social, health, and cultural
affairs—anchoring human development as the foundation of collective Arab
action.
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|  | Since its establishment, the economic file has remained one of the most prominent and enduring pillars of the League of Arab States. Economic cooperation among Arab countries constituted the earliest domain of joint action, particularly in the sectors of transportation and communications. This focus stemmed from a strategic conviction that facilitating connectivity and communication was the essential pathway to achieving comprehensive Arab integration. Indeed, the first treaty concluded under the auspices of the League of Arab States—just a year after its founding in 1946—was the Civil Aviation Treaty, highlighting the centrality of connectivity. In the same year, the first institutional union within the League's framework was created: the Arab Postal Union, which designated member states as a unified postal region for the exchange of mail and postal services. Over the decades, mechanisms for joint Arab economic action have expanded significantly. A number of Arab financial institutions have been established to strengthen intra-Arab economic ties and support development efforts. These include the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, the Arab Monetary Fund, the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation, and the Arab Authority for Agricultural Investment and Development.
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|  | The League of Arab States has consistently extended robust political, legal, and financial support to the Palestinian cause across international platforms. This steadfast commitment has contributed to the growing international recognition of the State of Palestine, including its status as an observer at the United Nations. The League has also championed Palestine's legal pursuits before the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court, while supporting efforts to build and strengthen the institutions of the Palestinian state and safeguard the Arab identity of Jerusalem. Despite the complex array of internal and external challenges confronting Arab nations today, the Palestinian cause remains the foremost and unshaken priority of the Arab world.
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its inception, the League of Arab States has represented the unified Arab
vision to the world. For 80 years, it has diligently worked to coordinate Arab
policies and positions, act as the collective voice of the Arab Group
internationally, and defend Arab interests in global forums
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|  | The Council of the
League of Arab States convened an extraordinary summit on 4 March 2025
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|  | The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia convened the Extraordinary Session of the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit on 11 November in Riyadh
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|  | The League of Arab States hosted the launch of the report, "The Gaza War: Projected Socio-Economic Impacts on the State of Palestine – October 2024 Update," prepared by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
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