Cairo: Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit welcomed the election of Barham Salih as High Commissioner for Refugees on Friday. Aboul Gheit expressed his support for Salih in a post on the (X) platform, highlighting their friendship and Salih's background as a respected Iraqi politician and Arab nationalist.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Aboul Gheit conveyed his confidence in Salih's ability to address global refugee crises. He emphasized the importance of Salih's role, particularly in the Arab region, which is currently experiencing significant challenges related to refugees. Aboul Gheit expressed his hope that Salih would effectively use his experience to bring relief to those affected.