Tokyo: The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, met with Ambassador Keiichi Iwamoto, the Director-General of the Middle East and Africa Bureau at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to discuss enhancing GCC-Japan relations. According to Kuwait News Agency, the GCC Secretariat General released a statement explaining that the discussions also covered the latest developments regarding the free trade agreement between the GCC and Japan. This agreement is expected to bolster the strategic partnership and serve the mutual interests of both parties. The meeting underscored a shared commitment to continuous coordination and consultation, emphasizing the importance of strengthening communication channels and expanding Gulf-Japan relations. Additionally, the two sides addressed recent regional developments and issues. The Secretary-General praised Japan's efforts in supporting and enhancing relief and humanitarian aid initiatives for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Stri p.
