Arab League backs Morocco with economic support for 2030 World Cup bid

Arab League backs Morocco with economic support for 2030 World Cup bid
TOPSHOT - Foreign Ministers attend an Arab League extraordinary meeting in Cairo on October 11, 2023. The league's foreign ministers will discuss "Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip" following a surprise assault by Hamas on Israel, the regional bloc announced on October 9. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) (Photo by KHALED DESOUKI/AFP via Getty Images)

The Arab League's Economic and Social Council pledged economic support to Morocco for the 2030 FIFA World Cup during its 115th session held on Wednesday. They passed a resolution encouraging all member states to support Morocco, Spain, and Portugal in hosting the event. The meeting also covered key economic initiatives and reviewed progress on previous resolutions. Discussions included the upcoming summit in Baghdad, Yemen's development, and updates on the Arab free trade area and customs union. Morocco's delegation was led by Ambassador Mohamed Ait Ouali.

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