GCC Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Bolster Joint Cooperation, Coordination

The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
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GCC Foreign Ministers Discuss Efforts to Bolster Joint Cooperation, Coordination

The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)
The Gulf officials are seen at Sunday's meeting in New York. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah took part on Sunday in a coordination meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The FMs discussed means to bolster joint cooperation and coordination between Gulf countries.

They also tackled developments in the Gulf and on the regional and international scenes and efforts exerted towards them.

GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi also took part in the meeting.

The ministers underlined the importance of boosting cooperation with international organizations with the aim of bolstering global security and peace.



Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon, Gaza

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty meet in Riyadh in August. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia and Egypt stressed on Friday the need for an “immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.”

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abduallah held telephone talks with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty to discuss the situation in Lebanon and the Israeli escalation in the region, given the ongoing coordination and cooperation between Riyadh and Cairo.

An Egyptian foreign ministry spokesman said the FMs condemned the Israeli assault on Lebanon that has left hundreds dead and wounded.

He stressed Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s “full solidarity with Lebanon and its brotherly people during this crisis.”

They underlined the importance of offering all forms of humanitarian assistance to the people and enabling the state and all of its institutions to perform their duties and impose its sovereignty throughout the country.

The FMs expressed their categorical rejection of any measures that may impact Lebanon’s sovereignty across its territories.

Moreover, they warned that the prolongation of the escalation may have consequences on the people of the region.

Prince Faisal and Abdelatty called for the full implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1701 by all concerned parties.

Furthermore, the FMs called on the international community, especially the Security Council, to assume its responsibilities in reaching an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.

Saudi Arabia and Egypt will continue to coordinate to address the dangers in the Arab region caused by the Israeli assault against the Lebanese and Palestinian people.