Riyadh: A joint meeting was held on Thursday at the headquarters of the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh, bringing together senior officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, the Standing Committee for Financial and Administrative Affairs, and the GCC General Secretariat, under Kuwaiti chairmanship.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Assistant Foreign Minister of Kuwait for GCC Affairs Ambassador Najeeb Abdulrahman Al-Bader, who chaired the meeting, stated that the discussion focused on activating and developing the role of Gulf institutions, organizations, offices, and bodies. This initiative aligns with the vision of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, representing a strategic approach to advancing joint Gulf action and enhancing institutional efficiency.
Al-Bader highlighted that the meeting's discussions were constructive and led to practical outcomes, reflecting cooperation and integration among GCC states. The meeting reinforced governance and transparency, consistent with the directives of the foreign ministers during the 165th GCC Ministerial Council session held in Kuwait last September under item (17) of the Saudi King's vision.
Participants reviewed a draft regulatory framework for specialized Gulf organizations aimed at strengthening institutional integration, unifying regulations, and promoting governance and transparency. The initiative, originally proposed by Kuwait, underscores its commitment to advancing joint Gulf action within the strategic framework of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' vision.
Ambassador Al-Bader concluded by affirming that GCC member states remain committed to implementing the directives of the Supreme Council toward building a modern and effective Gulf system that fulfills the shared aspirations for unity, integration, and prosperity among the peoples of the GCC.