The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani met on Friday, 12 April 2019, in Washington, and on the margins of the FATF Ministerial Meeting, HE Mr. Andrew Little, New Zealand Minister of Justice.

During the meeting they discussed the ongoing friendly and cooperative relations between both sides, and means of developing them in various fields, in addition to issues of common interests. They also discussed financing of terrorist organizations, money laundering and human trafficking.

Dr. Al-Zayani thanked the New Zealand Minister of Justice, and expressed his regret at the terrorist attack in Christchurch, New Zealand, praising the resolute actions taken by the New Zealand Government under the leadership of its Prime Minister, which has ensured the unity of New Zealand society with all its components in the face of this tragic terrorist crime. He stressed that terrorism has no homeland or a religion. He as well stressed the necessity for the international community to cooperate to combat terrorism and prevent terrorists from using technological means in their operations.