Saudi FM Meets with President of BRICS Development Bank

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Saudi FM Meets with President of BRICS Development Bank

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The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, met in Paris with the President of BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), Dilma Rousseff, in the presence of the Minister of Finance Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations between the Kingdom and the BRICS group and discussed ways to strengthen and develop them.

In addition, the meeting addressed aspects of economic and developmental cooperation in light of Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at achieving global sustainable development goals.



GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
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GCC Secretary-General Praises Gulf-ASEAN Relations

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Albudaiwi emphasized the strong and multifaceted relationship between the GCC and ASEAN countries during a roundtable discussion on "ASEAN's Journey Towards Unity: Lessons in Diplomacy and Regional Cooperation" at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The roundtable was held on Tuesday at the invitation of the ASEAN organization.

Albudaiwi described the GCC-ASEAN relationship as successful, having developed over time. He cited the 2023 summit, where leaders from both blocs expressed their desire to strengthen ties, as reflected in the final communique.

Albudaiwi attributed the enduring and growing relationship to shared interests since their respective formations, significant economic and trade opportunities, and strong bilateral relations among member states.

He commended ASEAN as a model for regional cooperation, economic growth, and diplomatic stability, praising its diplomatic approach and multilateral cooperation in fostering unity amidst regional and global diversity.