The Council welcomed the talks between the United States and Iran, commending Oman’s efforts in facilitating these discussions.

Full text of speech by His Highness Sayyid Asaad bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Special Representative of His Majesty the Sultan, at the GCC-ASEAN-China Summit.

The summit discussed key topics, including enhancing the economic partnership between the GCC and ASEAN and cooperation in food and energy security.

The declaration proposed conducting a joint feasibility study for a potential GCC ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

The combined GCC economy now ranks 11th in the world, thanks to significant progress among the world’s economic blocs.

The meeting was held in preparation for the upcoming GCC–ASEAN Summit.

Oman believes that GCC unity is key to the region’s resilience in the face of rapid global changes.

Oman will continue to prioritise dialogue and diplomacy in resolving all issues and disputes.

His Highness stated that Gulf-US relations are strategically focused on building the foundations of security, stability and prosperity.

A joint statement calls on Iraq to respect Kuwait’s sovereignty and to complete the delimitation of maritime boundaries.

The Political Undersecretary praised the Centre’s outstanding role in providing information and statistics.

The Council affirmed the firm position of the GCC in support of Syria’s independence and full sovereignty.

The meeting discussed cooperation between the GCC countries and Morocco.

The meeting discussed developing the strong, strategic relations between the GCC and Jordan.

The meeting discussed ways to strengthen Gulf cooperation as well as regional and international developments.