Institutions of the Arab League

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The institutions of the Arab League are the permanent and non-permanent decision-making and advisory institutions created by the Charter of the Arab League and other agreements since the Arab League's establishment in 1945.

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Principal institutions

Other important bodies are the Refugee Office, the Boycott of Israel Office, the Anti-Narcotic Office, and the Information Offices. [1]

Ministerial councils

Military

Subsidiary to the Joint Defence Council of the Arab League:

Economic

Subsidiary to the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League:

Cultural

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References

  1. 1 2 Oron 1960: 123
  2. "ALECSO organs abroad". ALECSO. Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization. 2008-05-23. Archived from the original on 2011-01-10. Retrieved 2010-08-11.

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