Kuwait Amir Opens 45th GCC Summit, Closed Session Commences.

Kuwait City: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah initiated the 45th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Sunday. Following the inauguration, GCC leaders and representatives proceeded to a closed session to deliberate on various topics and projects listed on the Summit's agenda, aiming to release the concluding statement and the Kuwait Declaration. According to Kuwait News Agency, His Highness the Amir delivered an inaugural speech welcoming the GCC leaders and representatives. He highlighted the significance of the summit being conducted amidst complex circumstances. The opening session also included addresses by the GCC Secretary General Jassem Al-Budaiwi and the Head of the Omani delegation, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs Sayyid Fahad bin Mahmoud Al-Said.