Damascus has been accused of obstructing the presidential elections in Lebanon through its allies in that country's opposition bloc, which is repeatedly denied by Syria.

It was reported that the upcoming 20th Arab summit to be held in Damascus on March 29-30 may be postponed since some Arab countries threatened to boycott the meeting if Syria does not facilitate the election of General Suleiman as the Lebanese president.

Talking about the question, Moussa told a press conference after the council meeting that all Arab countries will be invited to the summit, but some countries might be represented not by leaders but representatives.

Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem also told reporters in Cairo Tuesday night that Syria will send an invitation to Lebanon, noting that a representative can be sent to the Arab summit in case a new Lebanese president has not been elected by then.

Saudi Arabia will also be invited to attend the summit, Muallem added.

Lebanese acting Foreign Minister Tarek Mitri (L) attends the meeting at the headquarters of the Arab League in Cairo, Egypt, on March 5, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

(Xinhua News Agency March 6, 2008)