All the same, the Arab League chief noted that China is a development model to be emulated.

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Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat spoke at a meeting of the Arab League last week in Cairo.

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It is accordingly understood between the French and British governments: That France and Great Britain are prepared to recognise and protect an independent Arab states or a confederation of Arab states (a) and (b) marked on the annexed map, under the suzerainty of an Arab chief.

BBC: Map detailing the Sykes-Picot agreement

But, when asked about Syria's attendance, Arab League chief Amr Moussa said "final arrangements" had to be made.

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Qatar's prime minister, Hamad bin Jassim Al Thani, sought to downplay his country's image as the chief Arab patron for the opposition and dispel worries that it seeks to dominate the scene.

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