General Secretariat - Kuwait
His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stated that over the past four decades, the member states have successfully overcome obstacles and achieved various forms of integration, thanks to the wise guidance of the founding leaders of the Council, and its current leaders.
"This is driven by their belief in the noble goals of the GCC's blessed journey and in what serves the welfare of their peoples and the preservation of their security and stability."
This was mentioned during a seminar organised by Shaikh Soud Nasser AlSabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, dedicated to HE the GCC Secretary General, titled "The GCC: Four Decades of Achievements Towards Integration and Facing Challenges," held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at the institute’s headquarters in Kuwait City.
During the seminar, His Excellency shed light on the historical foundations and motivations that led to the establishment of the GCC, pointing out that the ultimate goal is to unify efforts in addressing regional and global challenges while continuing the path of GCC integration across all levels.
His Excellency added that the founding leaders were keen to establish a unified Gulf entity that reflects their vision of achieving comprehensive integration and interconnectedness among the six countries in all areas, continuously enhancing and developing the Council’s achievements in line with future changes and circumstances.
He noted that the geographical location of the member states has placed them in a dynamic environment filled with numerous regional and international challenges, necessitating collective efforts to strengthen and unify all GCC initiatives to overcome these challenges.
He explained that the directives of the Council’s leaders have always aimed to remove all obstacles to achieve the welfare of their peoples and to live in a safe and stable environment.
"The member states have successfully made significant progress in integration across various fields," he stressed.
His Excellency also mentioned several current and future joint Gulf projects and their positive impact on the peoples of the member states, as well as the relationships between the Council and countries and organisations worldwide.
He concluded his remarks at the seminar by providing a detailed account of the political stature the GCC has achieved regionally and internationally, as well as its prominent economic status, citing examples of many countries and regional groups seeking to strengthen their relationships and partnerships with the Council across all levels.
At the end of the seminar, he expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the staff at the Shaikh Soud Nasser AlSabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute for their efforts in establishing and training a diplomatic generation capable of working efficiently in all regional and global diplomatic fields. Moreover, he lauded the level of participants in the seminar and the political awareness they demonstrated through their questions and interventions, which enriched the discussion.
