Arab foreign ministers agreed to appoint former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmy as Secretary-General of the Arab League, according to statements. Released Following the ministerial meetings on Sunday, March 29.
My understanding is ready Presumably The position is effective from July 1, 2026 for a period of five years, succeeding Ahmed Aboul Gheit, who held the position since 2016.
The decision comes after the Arab ministers approved Egypt’s nomination during a virtual session of the Arab League Council Directed Ongoing regional developments and security concerns.
During the meeting, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aty took place It has been confirmed Cairo’s position on regional stability, stressing the importance of preserving the sovereignty and security of Arab countries amid escalating tensions.
Fahmy brings decades of diplomatic experience to this role. he served He served as Egypt’s Foreign Minister between 2013 and 2014, and previously held ambassadorial positions in both the United States and Japan.
Over the course of his career, he also He contributed to international discussions on disarmament and global security through roles within the United Nations and participated in key diplomatic negotiations.
Far from government service, Fahmy Founded He joined the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo in 2009, where he later served as its dean.
His appointment comes at a time of increasing regional challenges, as Arab countries continue to face political and security pressures across the region.