Al-Badawi: GCC states are a reliable and active partner in mediation and peace efforts

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al-Budaiwi, affirmed on Friday that GCC member states have solidified their international standing as a reliable and effective partner in mediation efforts, the establishment of peace, and the enhancement of global security and stability. The GCC Secretariat General stated in a press release that this remark was made by Al-Budaiwi during his participation in the Ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference, held under the theme “Partnerships for Peace and New Horizons: Mediation in a Changing World.” The conference was hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul, attended by a select group of leaders, diplomats, representatives of international organizations, and experts.

Al-Budaiwi praised the distinguished efforts undertaken by the Republic of Turkey in organizing and hosting the conference, as well as its commitment to strengthening the role of mediation and preventive diplomacy in resolving conflicts. He noted that the conference serves as an important international platform for exchanging expertise and coordinating efforts aimed at consolidating dialogue and enhancing opportunities for peace and stability worldwide.

In this regard, he underscored the robust Gulf-Turkish relations and Turkey’s supportive stance toward GCC member states on various files and issues, adding that both sides are striving to broaden these relations to new horizons. He pointed out that GCC member states have consolidated their presence and standing on the international stage in mediation and peacebuilding efforts, acting as effective parties and reliable partners through diplomatic initiatives and persistent efforts to bridge differences, contain crises, and open channels of dialogue between conflicting parties.

Al-Budaiwi also noted that the successes achieved by GCC member states in this field reflect the international trust and appreciation they enjoy, embodying their wise and balanced approach to addressing various regional and international issues and challenges. He clarified that Gulf states’ mediation efforts are not confined to their regional neighborhood but extend to various parts of the world, driven by their firm belief that security and stability are shared international responsibilities, and that dialogue, political solutions, and peaceful means represent the best way to end conflicts and spare populations from their repercussions.

He reaffirmed that GCC member states will continue to play a constructive and influential role in supporting international peace initiatives and enhancing partnerships with the international community, thereby contributing to the foundations of global security and peace.