Armenian-Arab relations have historical roots. Armenia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are in the same region and developments in the Middle East and the Arab world are important to Armenia, UAE Ambassador to Armenia Khalifa Shagin al Mrr (residence in Teheran) stated in Yerevan. In his words, it would be normal if Armenia got observer status at the League of Arab States (LAS). «It would allow it better understand relations in the League,» he said.
LAS statute provides for changes, that would allow providing observer status to Armenia, which will convey a new impulse for Armenian-Arab mutually beneficial ties. In January 2005 the Armenian MFA and LAS signed a memorandum on mutual understanding in Cairo. The agreement provides for holding consultations with the LAS, cultural and education cooperation.
