Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi praised the valuable and significant efforts made by Kuwait in supporting the Council's journey. According to Kuwait News Agency, the General Secretariat stated that Al-Budaiwi received Kuwait's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Sabah Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, on Sunday at his residence in Riyadh. During the meeting, Al-Budaiwi emphasized that Kuwait's initiatives and constructive stances reflect its constant keenness to enhance joint Gulf action and achieve the aspirations of the Council states towards more integration and solidarity. Moreover, they discussed ways to enhance efforts for the progress of joint Gulf action towards more solidarity and integration in a manner that reflects the visions of GCC leaders. They also exchanged views on the latest developments regionally and internationally. For his part, Ambassador Al-Sabah presented Al-Budaiwi with a letter from Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya. Th e letter included an invitation to participate in the third GCC and Central Asia ministerial meeting on April 16, 2025, in Kuwait.