Riyadh, October 03, 2023, The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, welcomed the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Christophe Farnaud, at the GCC General Secretariat's headquarters in Riyadh. This meeting, as reported by the GCC General Secretariat, revolved around the forthcoming 27th joint ministerial meeting between the GCC and the EU, scheduled for October 9-10, 2023, in Muscat, Oman.
The press release emphasized that "Albudaiwi underlined the continuous efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the European Union to enhance cooperation and foster relations between them, guided by the previously established Partnership Agreement. Their mutual aim is to strengthen ties in a manner that advances shared interests."
Furthermore, the meeting entailed a comprehensive review of the relationship between the GCC and the EU, with a focus on the progress made in implementing their strategic partnership and the joint work program for 2022-2027. Additionally, both sides engaged in discussions on political matters of mutual concern, as detailed in the press release.
