General Secretariat – Riyadh

His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), sent a congratulatory message to His Excellency Mr Donald Trump on his election as the forty-seventh president of the United States of America.

In his message, His Excellency the Secretary General expressed his sincere congratulations to President Trump for his success in the elections and for gaining the trust of the American people. He wished him success in the upcoming term and prosperity, security, and stability for the friendly American people.

His Excellency also highlighted the deep and enduring partnership between the GCC and the United States, which he described as a cornerstone for security, peace, and development in the Middle East and beyond.​​

He reaffirmed that this partnership is crucial for addressing pressing challenges and advancing progress in various fields, including counter-terrorism, energy security, trade, defense, and economic growth, as well as emerging areas such as technological innovation, clean energy, and sustainable development.