DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani asserted that Qatar is determined to steadfastly exert all efforts, coordination, and cooperation for the success of the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) for the council's meeting to accomplish its intended objectives for the service of the peoples of GCC states and bring them benefit and goodness.
In a joint press conference with Secretary-General of the GCC HE Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, after the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the GCC states, the prime minister said Qatar's hosting of this session stems from its unwavering approach and keenness to support the council's achievements and preserve the unity and cohesion of the Gulf countries.
In this context, he stressed that GCC is an indispensable, solid and integrated system to serve joint interests and address the challenges facing the region.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs added that the summit comes as complementary to the process of the joint fraternal action among GCC states within the framework of GCC work which is of great honour for Qatar to host.
He outlined that the summit touched on the ample means of promoting the cooperation level among GCC states in political, security, military, economic, and investment areas, as well as other sectors of priority Qatar strives to achieve based on the directives of Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders of GCC states to bolster the joint Gulf action and achieve the interests and hopes of the Gulf peoples.
He affirmed that the summit focused on the significance of strengthening the distinguished role and position of the GCC states at the regional and international levels in the current age, which is replete with joint challenges and opportunities, in addition to contributing to peacefully resolving conflicts, mediation and enhancing security and stability in the region and the world, as well as supporting the just strategic Arab causes, stemming from the noble goals on which GCC has been based since its founding in 1981.
He pointed out that the leaders discussed a range of current regional and international issues, with the war on Gaza and crimes perpetrated by the occupation forces, coming at the forefront, which are in gross violation of international law and international humanitarian law.
He indicated that the leaders underscored, in this context, the importance of moving forward with the mediation efforts to ultimately attain full and sustainable ceasefire, ensure opening safe crossings and corridors to secure the delivery of relief and humanitarian assistance, along with the basic needs of the population in Gaza, in addition to a political process that culminates in a comprehensive, just and enduring peace for the brotherly Palestinian people with their legitimate rights, in accordance with the international legitimacy resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative based on the two-state solution, establishing the independent Palestinian State on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and ensuring that the Palestinian people regain their full rights.
The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs noted that, during their summit, the leaders welcomed the outcomes of the strategic partnerships with states and other groups, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the European Union and the United States, the Association of Caribbean States (ACS), the United Kingdom and Japan.
During the press conference, he pointed out that the summit witnessed the participation of President of the Republic of Turkiye HE Recep Tayyip Erdogan, as a guest of honour in an embodiment of cooperation between GCC states and the Republic of Turkiye to achieve the joint objectives.
ThePrime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed his full thanks to Minister of Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Sultanate of Oman HE Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi for his appreciated efforts during the Sultanate's presidency of the 43rd session of the GCC Supreme Council, along with the achieved productive outcomes in the GCC's activities.