Arab Summit To Be Held In Saudi Arabia On May 19

PARIS, France - The Arab League General Secretariat confirmed that the 32nd Arab Summit would be held in Saudi Arabia on May 19.

Hassam Zaki, the League's assistant secretary general, said the decision was made after discussions between Secretary - General Ahmed About Gheit and the Saudi government.

He stated that Saudi Arabia will be happy to host the summit on the specified date.

''The summit will be preceded by various preliminary talks involving senior officials and ministries over five days'', Zaki stated.