Manama, June 25 (QNA) - Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi stated that the Joint Ministerial Meeting between the GCC and the United States of America discussed numerous issues, foremost of which were the situation in the region, ways to enhance its security and stability, and de-escalation and mediation efforts.

In a statement, Albudaiwi said during the meeting, it was emphasized that any future understandings or arrangements must incorporate the requirements of the GCC countries in order to safeguard their interests and ensures their security and stability. Such arrangements must be based on the principles of international law, respect for state sovereignty, good neighborliness, and non-interference in internal affairs, thereby contributing to the consolidation of regional security and stability, he added.

He pointed out that the GCC states also welcomed all diplomatic efforts that contribute to de-escalation, enhance security and stability in the region, and ensure the security of maritime corridors—including the Strait of Hormuz—freedom of navigation, and respect for the rules of international law, to achieve security and prosperity for the peoples of the region and the world.

The GCC Secretary General noted that Their Highnesses and Excellencies the Foreign Ministers of the GCC countries and the United States reviewed a number of regional portfolios, their developments, and their implications for the security of the GCC states and the region, as well as the ongoing efforts exerted regarding these matters. (QNA)