Lebanese scholar Ridwan al-Sayed, an adviser to his country's prime minister, said recognition of Kosovo by the Arab world would benefit the Middle East, because it would serve as an example of self-determination for the Palestinian people. "Recognition of the independence of Kosovo will [help strengthen] the cultural relationship between Kosovo and Arab states," said al-Sayed.
Academicianul libanez Ridwan al-Sayed, unul dintre consilierii premierului ţării sale, a afirmat că recunoaşterea Kosovo de către lumea arabă va aduce beneficii Estului-Mijlociu, deoarece poate servi drept exemplu de autodeterminare pentru poporul palestinian. „Recunoaşterea independenţei Kosovo va [ajuta la consolidarea] relaţiilor culturale dintre Kosovo şi statele arabe”, a declarat al-Sayed.