GCC Secretary General Says Strategic Partnership with US Has Important Role in the Region

General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters file photo
General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters file photo
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GCC Secretary General Says Strategic Partnership with US Has Important Role in the Region

General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters file photo
General view in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Reuters file photo

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, stressed on Thursday the important role of the GCC-US strategic partnership in serving common interests and supporting the security and stability of the region.

The GCC chief's remarks came during his meeting with the US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Michael Alan Ratney, at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed arrangements related to the GCC-US joint meetings that are held within the framework of the strategic partnership between the Council and the United States.

Discussions also addressed the priorities of the meetings of the specialized working groups and the means to develop and enhance cooperation between them in all fields, in addition to following up on the latest developments on regional issues, and topics of common interest.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Aluwaisheg, Assistant Secretary General for Political and Negotiation Affairs at the GCC Secretariat General.



Saudi Arabia Stresses Efforts to Consolidate Arab Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Stresses Efforts to Consolidate Arab Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

The Saudi government underlined on Tuesday its efforts to bolster joint Arab work to consolidate security and stability.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting in Jeddah.

The cabinet was briefed on the message received by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz from the president of Senegal.

It was also briefed on the meeting Crown Prince Mohammed held last week with Speaker of the Arab Parliament Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi, who presented him with the Leader's Medal for his leading role in supporting Arab causes and strengthening collective Arab action.

The cabinet hailed the Arab Parliament's efforts and contributions at international platforms. It emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening cooperation in various fields with its Arab counterparts to boost security and stability and facilitate sustainable development and growth.

The cabinet reviewed the latest regional and international developments, underscoring the Kingdom's support for efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. It stressed the need to end the Israeli occupation to achieve peace and restore the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

On the domestic level, the cabinet focused on the Kingdom's efforts to carry out its global sustainability and environmental conservation initiatives, including expanding royal reserves, with the strategic focus on protecting wildlife, promoting afforestation, and supporting ecotourism.