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Saudi Crown Prince Chairs 18th Consultative Meeting of GCC Leaders

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, greets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, greets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (SPA)
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Saudi Crown Prince Chairs 18th Consultative Meeting of GCC Leaders

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, greets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (SPA)
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, greets Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. (SPA)

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the 18th consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Jeddah on Wednesday.

The Gulf leaders were in Jeddah to attend the inaugural GCC-Central Asia Summit that was also chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed.

Gulf officials had arrived in the Kingdom on Tuesday for the two meetings. They included Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah and personal representative of the King of Bahrain Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa expressed his deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s exceptional stances in its humanitarian efforts and fostering stable relations among members of the international community.

Delivering a speech at the Gulf meeting, he commended the positive results of these efforts, saying they aim to transform the region into an inspiring model, fulfilling aspirations for the betterment of humanity.

King Hamad wished Saudi Arabia success in its pursuit to host Expo 2030 and congratulated it on its successful hosting of the Hajj.

He expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed for their hosting of the GCC-Central Asia Summit, saying it would lay the groundwork for consolidating ties, political understanding, economic integration, knowledge and cultural exchanges, as well as security and defense partnerships to safeguard the security and stability of their nations.

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GCC Sec-Gen Hails Saudi, UAE, Omani Pavilions at WEF

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
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GCC Sec-Gen Hails Saudi, UAE, Omani Pavilions at WEF

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. GCC

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi commended the distinguished content presented by the pavilions of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Sultanate of Oman at the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), stating that they reflect the significant development of economic, investment, and tourism projects in the GCC states.
This praise was expressed during his visit to the pavilions while attending the 55th Annual Meeting of the WEF in Davos, where he met with several esteemed ministers and officials representing the member states on Monday, SPA reported.
The GCC-Secretary General also praised the efforts of those responsible for the pavilions, highlighting them as an exceptional model for introducing the international community to the investment opportunities and strategic partnerships offered by the GCC countries. He noted that such initiatives enhance their standing as a global economic and tourism destination while contributing to the Council's ambitious vision for the future, strengthening cooperation with the international community to achieve sustainable development and prosperity for the peoples of the region.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed that these pavilions not only reflect the leadership of the GCC member states in investment and tourism but also constitute a strategic platform for boosting their presence at major international forums. They underscore the region's vast potential and promising investment opportunities, positioning the GCC as an indispensable global partner in achieving sustainable development.
In conclusion, the GCC-Secretary General highlighted the vital role of these pavilions in showcasing the economic and cultural strength of the GCC states, enhancing communication with the international community through the establishment of effective strategic partnerships. He added that these participations represent a genuine reflection of the GCC's ongoing ambition to achieve a leading status at both regional and global levels.