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GCC Secretary General Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Islamic Action

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The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, reaffirmed the Council's deep commitment to joint Islamic action during the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Trkiye. The two-day session, held from June 21 to 22, 2025, brought together foreign ministers from OIC member states alongside OIC Secretary-General Hussein Ibrahim Taha. Albudaiwi emphasized the GCC's importance in supporting the OIC's objectives and its role in activating cooperation mechanisms on key issues affecting the Islamic world.

Key Takeaways:

  • The GCC Secretary General, Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, reaffirmed the Council's commitment to joint Islamic action during the 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Trkiye.
  • Albudaiwi commended the OIC General Secretariat for its preparatory efforts and the Trkiye government for its successful organization of the session.
  • The GCC attaches significant importance to joint Islamic efforts and has been a key partner in supporting the OIC's political, economic, and humanitarian objectives.
  • The GCC member states expressed steadfast support for the Palestinian people, calling for intensified efforts to alleviate their suffering and ensure international protection.
  • Albudaiwi emphasized the importance of adhering to UN Security Council Resolutions 2735, 2712, and 2720, which call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the withdrawal of occupying forces from Gaza.
  • The Secretary General strongly condemned recent Israeli strikes on Iran, describing them as blatant violations of international law and national sovereignty.
  • Albudaiwi commended Oman for its constructive mediation efforts in U.S.-Iran negotiations and called for a collective commitment to dialogue over confrontation.
  • The GCC's balanced policies and strategic vision have transformed its member states into influential economic and diplomatic actors on the global stage.

Statistics:

  • The 51st session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers was held in Trkiye from June 21 to 22, 2025.
  • The GCC attaches the utmost importance to joint Islamic efforts, as emphasized by Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
  • The OIC General Secretariat has made preparatory efforts to support the objectives of the organization.
  • 3 UN Security Council Resolutions (2735, 2712, and 2720) call for an immediate ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the withdrawal of occupying forces from Gaza.

Sources:

  • Saudi Press Agency (22 Jun 2025) - "GCC Secretary General Reaffirms Commitment to Joint Islamic Action"

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