New york: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation. The meeting took place today on the sidelines of the GCC Secretary-General’s participation in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

According to Qatar News Agency, in light of regional developments, the UN Secretary-General praised the role and efforts of GCC member states in mediation and their ongoing pursuit of security and stability in the region and the world, affirming that the entire world needs the GCC’s efforts across all fronts.

Albudaiwi emphasized the GCC’s keenness to strengthen joint cooperation with the United Nations to contribute to resolving regional and international issues, foremost among them the crisis in Gaza and the achievement of sustainable development.

He also commended the General Assembly’s resolution on cooperation between the GCC and the United Nations, which will significantly contribute to enhancing their partnership.