Riyadh, Saudi Arabia–GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi has emphasized the importance of Gulf-US strategic relations that support joint cooperation and coordination across all fields.
In a statement today, he highlighted the outcome of the joint meeting which was held last June between the GCC foreign ministers and the USA.
The GCC chief made the statement as he held a phone call today with Daniel Benaim, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs in the Near East Bureau at the U.S. Department of State.
The two sides underscored the importance of steadily-growing strategic partnership between the GCC countries and the United States in maintaining peace, security, stability and economic prosperity in the Middle East.
Albudaiwi also stressed the GCC countries’ commitment to contributing the global security and stability through strategic partnerships with countries, regional and international organizations.
In June this year, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, along with GCC Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi, reaffirmed their commitment to enhance consultation, coordination, and cooperation across various domains.
The joint statement emphasized the strategic partnerships between the United States and the GCC, focusing on peace, security, stability, integration, and economic prosperity in the Middle East.
Key discussions revolved around important regional issues, including Iran, Yemen, Israeli-Palestinian relations, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, the war in Ukraine, and the ongoing GCC-US strategic partnership. The meeting showcased the shared commitment to building a stronger future through collaborative efforts and common goals.
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The ministers highlighted the importance of their countries’ historic ties and celebrated the strategic significance of their relationships. They emphasized the need to build upon the achievements of previous ministerial meetings and the Jeddah Summit to strengthen cooperation in all areas.
The ministers emphasized the importance of their partnerships in promoting peace, security, stability, integration, and economic prosperity in the Middle East. They expressed their commitment to de-escalation efforts and diplomacy, while also highlighting the significance of infrastructure projects for regional integration and interconnectivity.