New Iraqi President Jalal Talabani will take part in a summit of Arab League and South American countries May 10-11 in Brasilia in what would be his first major foray into foreign affairs, Brazilian government officials said Monday. Eight of the 22 Arab League heads of state have confirmed their attendance, including the kings of Morocco and Jordan; the emir of Qatar, the Algerian, Iraqi, Palestinian, Comoros and Djibouti presidents. The heads of government from Syria, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates are also expected. Ten of the 12 South American leaders invited are expected to attend. Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will host the even in Brasilia in an effort to step up developing world contacts. Four Arab states will send their foreign ministers: Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan and Mauritania; Oman will send its Economy deputy minister, and Libya its ambassador in Brazil. It was not yet known what representation would come from Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Yemen or Kuwait.