Dubrovnik: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi on Saturday held talks with NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska on means of boosting defense cooperation between the GCC member countries and the alliance. The meeting was held during the Dubrovnik forum (2025), Croatia, said a statement released by the Secretariat General of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the two sides discussed a host of regional and international issues of joint interest and means of bolstering the cooperation between the GCC and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The discussions aimed to enhance mutual understanding and collaboration on security matters.
The GCC, founded in the early 80s of the past century, comprises Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. The organization has been focusing on strengthening ties with international entities to ensure regional stability and security.