GCC Ministerial Council To Convene Tomorrow In Kuwait City For Key Discussions

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is set to hold its 165th Ministerial Council meeting in Kuwait City on Monday. Jasem Albudaiwi, the Secretary-General of the GCC, confirmed this in a statement. The meeting will be led by Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Yahya, Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs and current Chairman of the Ministerial Council. Attendees will include foreign ministers from GCC member states.

Following this gathering, the second GCC-Japan Joint Ministerial Meeting will take place. This session will be chaired by Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iwaya Takeshi. The discussions aim to strengthen ties between the GCC and Japan through a joint action plan and ongoing consultation on regional and international matters.

During the GCC Ministerial Council session, several reports will be reviewed. These reports focus on implementing decisions from the 45th Summit held in December 2024 in Kuwait City. Additionally, memorandums and reports from ministerial and technical committees, as well as the General Secretariat, will be discussed.

The agenda includes topics related to strategic dialogues and relations between the GCC and other countries or global blocs. The council will also address recent regional and international developments affecting the region.

Albudaiwi highlighted that the Gulf-Japanese meeting is part of broader efforts by the GCC to enhance relationships with countries and organisations worldwide. "The meeting will cover the discussion of several topics, most importantly the joint action plan between the two sides," he stated.

The discussions aim to support security and stability in the region through cooperation on issues of mutual interest. This initiative underscores the importance placed by both parties on maintaining peace and fostering collaboration.

The upcoming meetings reflect ongoing efforts to solidify partnerships and address key issues impacting both regions. By engaging in these dialogues, the GCC seeks to play a pivotal role in promoting stability and cooperation at both regional and international levels.

With inputs from SPA