Manama: Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), during his visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain to participate in the opening of the GCC pavilion ahead of the upcoming Gulf Summit.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting focused on preparations for Bahrain's hosting of the 46th GCC Summit, scheduled for December 3 and chaired by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The agenda topics for the summit were also addressed, underscoring the importance of the event in fostering regional dialogue.
The officials reviewed the ongoing efforts by the GCC Secretariat to enhance joint Gulf cooperation across all domains, in line with the directives of the GCC leaders. These efforts are aimed at fulfilling the aspirations of the member states' citizens for greater cooperation, integration, and connection at all levels. Additionally, they exchanged views on regional developments and their impact on regional security and stability, as well as the GCC states' ongoing efforts towards achieving comprehensive peace in the region.
The meeting was attended by several key figures, including Ambassador Shaikh Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, Director General of Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ambassador Salah Mohammed Shihab, Chief of Protocol; Nawar Abdulla Al Mutawa, Acting Chief of the GCC Affairs Sector; and the accompanying delegation of the Secretary General.