Moscow: The Ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Russian Federation met with Russian Deputy Foreign Ministers to discuss regional developments. Led by Ahmed Abdulrahman Al Saati, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain and current GCC Presidency Chair, the delegation engaged with Alexander Alimov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Organizations, and Georgy Borisenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Middle East and North Africa.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Ambassador Al Saati highlighted that since February 28, GCC countries and Jordan have faced attacks from Iran targeting residential areas and vital infrastructure. He stated that these actions violate international law and threaten global peace and security.
The Ambassadors urged the enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the protection of civilians and infrastructure. They emphasized the need for practical measures and clear mechanisms to ensure compliance with the resolution. They also called for the Russian Federation, as a permanent Security Council member, to actively work towards ending the Iranian attacks.
The Russian Deputy Foreign Ministers expressed support for the GCC countries and Jordan, condemning attacks on civilians and infrastructure. They emphasized the importance of preventing further losses and reiterated Russia's commitment to the sovereignty and integrity of the GCC states.
The meeting concluded with discussions on enhancing diplomatic coordination and strengthening international efforts to stabilize the region.