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GCC Ministerial Council Meeting Emphasizes Regional and International Cooperation

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The 165th session of the GCC Ministerial Council, chaired by Kuwait Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Yahya, highlighted the deep-rooted historical ties among member states and their commitment to addressing current and future challenges. The meeting coincided with preparations for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, providing a platform for coordination and effective Gulf participation amidst accelerating regional and international challenges. The Minister emphasized the importance of constructive dialogue, upholding universal humanitarian values, and pursuing sustainable collective solutions to enhance global peace and security.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GCC Ministerial Council meeting reflects the deep-rooted historical ties among member states, enhancing their ability to address current and future challenges.
  • The meeting emphasizes the Council's commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of Gulf people and shaping a future that meets their ambitions while safeguarding shared achievements.
  • The Minister noted that the meeting coincides with preparations for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, providing a platform for coordination and effective Gulf participation amidst accelerating regional and international challenges.
  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza was discussed, with the Minister warning of the worsening humanitarian crisis and calling on the international community to uphold its moral and legal responsibilities.
  • The Minister praised efforts of Saudi Arabia and France for jointly hosting the international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue, which yielded concrete steps within a defined timeframe.
  • Kuwait's commitment to assist Iraq in achieving security, stability, and prosperity was reaffirmed, with a focus on rectifying the Khor Abdullah Maritime Navigation Agreement and security cooperation under the 2008 Protocol.
  • The Minister emphasized the need for Iraq to respect Kuwait's sovereignty over its land, islands, territorial waters, and to base negotiations on international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.
  • Kuwait's foreign minister reaffirmed full support for Syria's security, stability, and territorial integrity, urging the international community to back Syrian government reconstruction efforts.

Statistics:

  • 165th session of the GCC Ministerial Council
  • 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly
  • 2 years of the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza
  • Concrete steps yielded within a defined timeframe through the joint international conference on the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue
  • 2008 Protocol for security cooperation between Kuwait and Iraq
  • 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Sources:

  • Kuwait News Agency

(01 Sep 2025)

(Cabinet of Ministers, 2025)

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