His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the UN Security Council's adoption of the new ceasefire proposal in Gaza, which was submitted by the United States.
His Excellency stated that the adoption of this resolution will contribute to ending the crisis in the Gaza Strip and achieving security and stability in the region and the world.
He stated that the GCC countries welcome all regional and international efforts to end the crisis in a way that ensures the security and peace of our Palestinian brothers, appreciating the efforts made by the United States in this context.
Moreover, he affirmed the fixed positions of the GCC countries towards the Palestinian cause, and their support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the borders of June 4, 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and the resolutions of international legitimacy.