Syrian defense delegation attends Arab League armed forces conference in Cairo

Maj. Gen. Abdul Rahman Al-Sarhan, chief of the army’s Training Authority, led the Syrian delegation. (SANA)
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Updated 24 November 2025
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Syrian defense delegation attends Arab League armed forces conference in Cairo

  • League says event for training chiefs reflects its commitment to dialogue, the sharing of experience and improved coordination among national militaries
  • Opening day highlights growing role of AI in planning and support for military operations, and its uses in modern weapons systems

LONDON: A delegation from the Syrian Ministry of Defense is attending the 29th session of the Arab Armed Forces Training Chiefs that began in Cairo on Monday. The aim of the five-day conference is to enhance coordination among Arab militaries.

The Syrian delegation was led by Maj. Gen. Abdul Rahman Al-Sarhan, chief of the army’s Training Authority.

The theme of the conference, organized by the Arab League, is “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Developing the Future Capabilities of Armed Forces and its Impact on Operations and Training.”

The opening day highlighted the growing role of AI in planning and support for military operations, and its uses in modern weapons systems.

In his opening remarks, Khalil Ebrahim Al-Dhwadi, the League’s assistant secretary-general for Arab Affairs and National Security, said a goal of the conference is to benefit Arab armed forces by preparing guidance studies to help improve the skills of armed forces personnel and students at military colleges, and enhance the capabilities of training chiefs through education, research and development.

The conference reflects the Arab League’s commitment to dialogue, the sharing of experience and improved coordination among national militaries, he added.


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