GCC Foreign Ministers Hold Meeting ahead of Tuesday’s Summit

Ministers with the Gulf Corporation Council meet in Riyadh in September 2013. (AFP)
Ministers with the Gulf Corporation Council meet in Riyadh in September 2013. (AFP)
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GCC Foreign Ministers Hold Meeting ahead of Tuesday’s Summit

Ministers with the Gulf Corporation Council meet in Riyadh in September 2013. (AFP)
Ministers with the Gulf Corporation Council meet in Riyadh in September 2013. (AFP)

The foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council held a preparatory meeting on Monday ahead of a summit scheduled for Kuwait on Tuesday, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

The Saudi delegation was headed by FM Adel al-Jubeir.

First Deputy Kuwaiti Prime Minister and FM Sheikh Sabah Khalid al-Hamad al-Sabah said during the opening of Monday’s meeting that the GCC is a “constant project” that seeks to establish strong Gulf bonds in order to preserve independence and development.

He stressed the importance of GCC meetings in continuing cooperation between the member states for the interest of the people and to confront the dangers threatening the security and stability of the region.

The 38th GCC summit will be held in Kuwait on Tuesday and conclude on Wednesday.



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FILED - 02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/dpa
FILED - 02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/dpa
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FILED - 02 February 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits an exhibition that showcases the defense ministry's latest advancements in defense and space in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/dpa
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