RIYADH: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jassim Al-Budaiwi has said that the GCC and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are committed to strengthening cooperation and coordination to achieve mutually desired goals.
Al-Budaiwi made his remarks during a visit to the ASEAN headquarters in Jakarta, where he was received by ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.
Al-Budaiwi said that his visit was part of GCC countries’ efforts to build close relations with other countries and blocs, and to enhance cooperation between the GCC and ASEAN, based on shared interests and deep historic ties.
The two officials spoke of the need to implement decisions reached by the GCC and ASEAN at the Riyadh Summit, which was held on Oct. 20, 2023, and discussed topics of common interest, including upcoming meetings, particularly the second summit between the bodies which is to be hosted by Malaysia in 2025.
The latest developments in the regional and international arenas were also discussed. These included the situation in the Gaza Strip, with the two officials stressing the need of an immediate ceasefire to help resolve the crisis in accordance with relevant international resolutions.
