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Albudaiwi Stresses Importance of Strengthening GCC-China Strategic Partnership

The GCC Secretary General met with the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. Photo: GCC website
The GCC Secretary General met with the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. Photo: GCC website
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Albudaiwi Stresses Importance of Strengthening GCC-China Strategic Partnership

The GCC Secretary General met with the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. Photo: GCC website
The GCC Secretary General met with the Chinese Ambassador to Saudi Arabia at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. Photo: GCC website

The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, has emphasized the importance of enhancing the strategic partnership between the GCC and China.

He made his remarks on Wednesday during a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to the Kingdom, Chen Weiqing, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh.

Albudaiwi confirmed that the meeting involved a discussion on the follow-up mechanism for the outcomes mentioned in the statement issued by the Riyadh Summit for Cooperation and Development between the GCC and China, which took place on December 9. The objective of this summit was to strengthen the existing strategic partnership between the two sides.

He also mentioned that the bilateral negotiations concerning the Free Trade Agreement were discussed, alongside reviewing developments in the region and the world, as well as issues of mutual concern.

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GCC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attack on Syria’s Koya 

This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
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GCC, MWL Condemn Israeli Attack on Syria’s Koya 

This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)
This picture taken from Israel-occupied Golan Heights along the border with southern Syria shows smoke billowing above the Syrian village of Koya during Israeli bombardment, on March 25, 2025. (AFP)

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi strongly condemned the Israeli attack on the Syrian town of Koya on Tuesday.

In a statement, Albudaiwi said the attack is an extension of Israel’s aggressive policy of undermining security and stability in the region.

He referred to a statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the GCC in its 163rd session that emphasized the importance of respecting Syria's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

The security and stability of Syria are essential pillars for the stability of the region's security, as well as for maintaining regional and international peace and security, he stressed.

Moreover, he underlined the need for the international community to fulfill its responsibilities to stop these repeated Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and called for the withdrawal from all occupied Syrian lands.

The Muslim World League (MWL) also condemned the attack.

In a statement, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa slammed Israel's violation of international laws and norms and its actions that are destabilizing Syria and the region.

He called on the international community to take immediate and decisive action against these dangerous violations.

He expressed full solidarity with Syria and its people against all threats to its security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.