Saudi Arabia, Qatar Affirm Aspects of Further Bolstering Bilateral Ties

Saudi FM and his Qatari counterpart co-chairing the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi FM and his Qatari counterpart co-chairing the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar Affirm Aspects of Further Bolstering Bilateral Ties

Saudi FM and his Qatari counterpart co-chairing the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)
Saudi FM and his Qatari counterpart co-chairing the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh. (Saudi Foreign Ministry)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani co-chaired the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council in Riyadh on Sunday.
The two sides discussed various aspects of further enhancing bilateral ties and cooperation in various fields.
In a speech he delivered at the onset of the meeting, Prince Faisal welcomed Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and his accompanying delegation to Saudi Arabia.
He said the meeting is being convened to discuss aspects of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries to achieve the aspirations of the leaderships and peoples of the two countries, and promote relations towards broader horizons.
Prince Faisal said that the leaderships of the two countries consider the Coordination Council as a platform to consolidate fraternal relations in a way that achieves the Visions 2030 of both Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
The Qatari prime minister praised the distinguished efforts made by the committees emanating from the Council in updating the list of initiatives, and introducing measurable and implementable milestones.
He said the meeting is a milestone in the process of developing and deepening bilateral ties between the two countries, and an affirmation of their commitment to working in accordance with the directives of the leaders of both countries.
He expressed his aspiration to accomplish and implement everything as planned.
“Today we witness the fruition of great efforts exerted by heads of the committees, their teams, liaison officers and the General Secretariat team since the onset of the eighth session of the Qatari-Saudi Coordination Council. This session is responsible for many files of joint cooperation that we eagerly seek to complete and continue the work pace with momentum to achieve the desired goals”, the Qatari PM said.
He assured commitment to continue joint efforts in a way that meets the aspirations of the leadership of the two countries and their peoples.



GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
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GCC Welcomes UN Resolution Seeking ICJ Advisory Opinion on Israel’s Aid Obligations in Palestinian Territories

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi expressed his appreciation for the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of a resolution introduced by the Kingdom of Norway, in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and several other nations. The resolution calls for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Israel's legal obligations regarding the actions of the United Nations and other states in their support of Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territories.
According to a press release issued by the GCC General Secretariat on Saturday, Albudaiwi highlighted that the adoption of this resolution clearly underscores the international consensus in favor of supporting the Palestinian people as they confront the challenges they face. He emphasized that the resolution reaffirms global backing for the legitimate right of Palestinians to self-determination and to establish an independent state, ensuring the protection and respect of all their fundamental rights, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Albudaiwi also emphasized the final statement issued by the 45th GCC Supreme Council in December 2024, which reaffirmed the centrality of the Palestinian cause and called for an end to the Israeli occupation. He reiterated the GCC's unwavering support for Palestinian sovereignty over all occupied territories and urged all nations to complete the procedures for recognizing the State of Palestine.
Additionally, Albudaiwi called for urgent collective action to secure a lasting solution that guarantees the establishment of an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in line with the Arab Peace Initiative and relevant international resolutions.