Manama, June 25 (QNA) - HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani participated on Thursday in Manama in the joint ministerial meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC foreign ministers, with the participation of HE Secretary of State of the United States of America Marco Rubio.

The meeting addressed a number of regional developments and their implications for the security of GCC states and the region, particularly diplomatic efforts aimed at enhancing security and stability following the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The meeting stressed that any future understandings or arrangements must include the requirements of GCC states in a manner that safeguards their interests and ensures their security and stability, and should be based on the principles of international law, respect for state sovereignty, good neighborliness, and non-interference in internal affairs, contributing to regional security and stability.

The meeting welcomed all diplomatic efforts that contribute to de-escalation, enhance security and stability in the region, and ensure the security of maritime routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, freedom of navigation, and respect for international law, in a way that promotes security and prosperity for the peoples of the region and the world. (QNA)