Chengdu: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Shan Zhongde, Director of the China Atomic Energy Authority, on the sidelines of the First GCC-China Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology, held in the People's Republic of China. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for cooperation between the two sides, particularly in the domain of peaceful nuclear energy.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the discussions underscored the significance of the First GCC-China Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology. Both parties acknowledged the role of the forum, along with the workshops and lectures it encompasses, in fostering collaboration between the GCC and China. This meeting aligns with the goals set out in the final statement of the Riyadh GCC-China Summit for Cooperation and Development, which aims to bolster the strategic partnership between the GCC and China, and to expand it into new political, economic, and cultural areas.