| Arab League summit 8th Arab League Summit | |
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| Host country | Egypt |
| Dates | October 25, 1976 (1976-10-25)- October 26, 1976 (1976-10-26) |
| Cities | Cairo |
| Participants | Egypt Saudi Arabia Syria Jordan |
| Follows | 1976 Arab League summit (Riyadh) |
| Precedes | 1978 Arab League summit |
The 1976 Arab League summit was held on October 25 in Cairo, Egypt less than two weeks after the Riyadh summit. The summit had a wider Arab participation and was dedicated to following up on the deteriorating situation in Lebanon. The outcome of the summit was the formation, funding, and deployment of an Arab peacekeeping force in Lebanon.
See also
References
- ^ "Arab Summit Statement" (PDF). United States Central Intelligence Agency (published 30 July 2010). 27 October 1976. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 April 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- Clarity, James F. (1976-10-27). "CAIRO MEETING ENDS WITH NO FINAL PACT ON A LEBANON FORCE". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 17 August 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "Arab League Summit Conferences, 1964–2000 | The Washington Institute". Washington Institute. 19 October 2000. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- "Arab Summits: Historical Milestones in Support of Just, Legitimate Palestinian Rights". Quatar News Agency. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
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