Former Lebanese prime minister Saad el Hariri congratulated former Egyptian foreign minister Ahmed Abul-Gheit on his appointment as secretary-general of the Arab League.

During a phone call on Friday, Hariri wished success for Abul-Gheit in his new post. 

The Arab League approved on Thursday evening the appointment of Ahmed Abul-Gheit to become the eighth head of the organisation. 

Abul-Gheit, 73, will succeed outgoing secretary-general Nabil El-Araby.

Abul-Gheit served as Egypt's foreign minister between 2004-2011.
Source : MENA