GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
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GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi hailed on Friday the success of the 32nd Arab Summit that was held in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah.

In a statement, he highlighted the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia and the Arab League in the success of the summit and its positive outcomes for Arab countries.

He expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their efforts and full support in ensuring the summit was a success.

He noted that the event was held amid critical circumstances with leaders meeting to discuss important issues and mechanisms to bolster regional cooperation.

Albudaiwi added that the summit is an essential platform for consultation and cooperation among Arab countries and an opportunity to discuss issues of mutual concern among member states.

The success of the summit boosts the Arab world’s ability to address future challenges and achieve sustainable development and prosperity for their people, he remarked.



Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Oman-Sponsored Iran-US Talks

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is welcomed in Muscat FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is welcomed in Muscat FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. (SPA)
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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Oman-Sponsored Iran-US Talks

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is welcomed in Muscat FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah is welcomed in Muscat FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi. (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Monday a telephone call from his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

They reviewed bilateral relations, discussed developments in the Oman-sponsored talks between Iran and the United States, and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest.

Prince Faisal traveled to Muscat on Monday where he was received by FM Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi and several other officials.