Russian President Vladimir Putin will host the first-ever Russia-Arab League summit on October 15, marking a strategic push to deepen ties with Middle Eastern and North African nations. The Kremlin confirmed invitations were extended to all 22 Arab League member states, with discussions expected to focus on regional security, economic collaboration, and countering instability.
"This meeting will strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation and help find paths to peace in the Middle East," Putin said in a statement reported by Interfax. The Arab League, which coordinates political and economic policies among member states, represents a critical bloc amid ongoing conflicts and energy market shifts.
The announcement follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent Gulf tour, where $742 billion in defense and investment deals were secured with Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Analysts suggest Russia’s summit signals its intent to balance Western influence in the region while expanding trade and diplomatic networks.
With Arab states increasingly diversifying international partnerships, the October summit could reshape geopolitical dynamics ahead of key OPEC+ negotiations and ongoing peace talks in Syria and Yemen.
