The foreign ministers of the Gulf and Egypt held talks in Riyadh on Sunday as the Saudi capital prepares to host the 42nd Gulf Coordination Council (GCC) summit on Tuesday.
The two sides tackled bilateral relations between the GCC and Egypt and ways to bolster them in various fields.
Sunday's meeting was chaired by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
The gatherers reviewed regional and international developments and issues of common interest. They underscored their continued coordination and consultations in order to bolster the security and stability of the region and world.
GCC Secretary General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf stressed that the meeting was held in recognition of the close relations that bind the Gulf and Egypt.
Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, he added that Gulf-Egypt ties are a foundation of security and stability in the region.
Consultations will continue between both parties to consolidate regional and world stability, he continued.
The Gulf, he stressed, is keen on building real partnerships with the world.
For his part, Prince Faisal said the upcoming GCC summit was being held at a critical time.
It will discuss several issues, especially the security of the region, he remarked.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukri expressed his confidence that the summit will be a success.
The outcomes of the meeting will bolster peace and sustainable development and serve the aspirations of the Arab and Muslim nations, he added.
Egypt and the Gulf enjoy a strategic relationship, he stressed, stating that the security of the Gulf countries is indivisible to Egypt's and Arab national security.
