The Office of the Arab League in

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(or, formally, the League of Arab States) is the

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of the

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in the

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Background

The Council of the

passed a resolution on 26 March 1959 to establish an office for the League in London. The office officially opened its doors in 1961 with the main aim to foster and promote relationship between the League and the United Kingdom at all levels. The Office also serves as a forum for the Arab Ambassadors Council in London, to coordinate policy positions and to jointly consider all matters of common concern in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

* To engage with the UK government in discussing of issues of Arab and mutual interest. * To maintain contact at the highest level with leaders of the political parties and participate in party conferences. * To foster closer relations with the UK media both directly and through specialized bodies; - to respond appropriately to various positions regarding the

, - to protect the Arab ‘image’ from prejudice and negative stereotyping, - to promote a deeper understanding of the potentialities and possibilities generated by Arab integration in the UK and internationally * To support and encourage organisations and bodies that represent the Arab communities in the UK.

Gallery

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References

External links

Official site

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