Arab - African Summit
A term rarely used, due to the fact that the last
Arab - African Summit was 32 years ago.
The foreign ministers of 24 Arab and African country from the Arab- African cooperation committee held their meeting in Tripoli - Libya(the committee didn't held meetings since 2001), to discuss the possibility of helding an African- Arab summit in 2010.
Why now After the SOUTH AMERICA-AFRICA Summit for South-South Cooperation
that was held between leaders from Africa and from South America.
The Arab countries remembered that the African countries south of the desert are simply separated by a desert and if cooperation can be done through the oceans (South American- African Summit) why can't it be done through a lousy desert.
Comparing Arab and African Countries Similar backgrounds Many of the Arab countries and the African countries have similar backgrounds in terms of:
1- Country Ruling, often undemocratic.
2- Rich Countries resources but poor popultaion.
3- Lack of significant industries or infrastructure.
4- High level of emigrations.
5- Political Instability due to major powers interests in the region.
Advantages of Arab - African Cooperation1- Arab investments in Africa, unlike the Chinese investments, the arab investments will rely on local labor.
2- The Arab markets can easily give a boost to the African industry and agriculture.
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submitted by G.N from Nigeria
