General Secretariat - Riyadh
His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Abudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), received His Excellency Mr Charles Michel, President of the European Council, on Thursday (August 29, 2024) at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Riyadh.
During the meeting, they discussed the latest developments in the preparations for the GCC-EU Summit of Their Majesties, Highnesses and Excellencies, the leaders of the GCC countries and the leaders of the European Union, scheduled to be held next October in Brussels. A number of issues on the regional and international arena were also reviewed, most notably the crisis in the Palestinian territories, and views were exchanged on this topic.
HE the Secretary General emphasised that the GCC countries attach great importance to their relations with the European Union, describing these relations as significant and historic, covering many aspects, including political, security, economic and commercial dimensions. He pointed out that the GCC-EU Summit will provide an appropriate platform to strengthen these relations and elevate them to broader horizons that serve the common interests of both sides.
Furthermore, HE the Secretary General conveyed to HE the President of the European Council the necessity for the international community to assume its responsibilities and work to pressure the Israeli occupation forces to immediately cease fire and military operations in the Gaza Strip and the rest of the Palestinian territories, stop ongoing violations of human rights, and ensure the protection of the lives of innocent civilians, in accordance with relevant international and UN resolutions. His Excellency stressed that the crisis in Gaza has significantly affected regional and international stability and security.
