Riyadh, July 26, 2023, In a recent statement, Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), underscored the significance of bolstering strategic partnership ties between the GCC and the People's Republic of China. During a recent meeting at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) engaged in discussions with Chen Weiqing, the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a recent statement, Albudaiwi, a key figure involved in the matter, confirmed that a meeting was held to address the follow-up mechanism for the outcomes outlined in the statement released after the Riyadh Summit for Cooperation and Development between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China. The summit, which occurred on December 9, 2022, served as the backdrop for this crucial discussion. The primary goal of this summit was to enhance and fortify the already established strategic partnership between the two parties. During the discussion, the official highlighted the inclusion of bilateral negotiations regarding the Free Trade Agreement. Additionally, an overview of the regional and international landscapes was provided, along with a thorough examination of matters of mutual concern.