GCC Secretary-General Welcomes Launch of Trilateral Talks on Russian-Ukrainian Crisis in Abu Dhabi
The GCC Secretary-General praises the UAE's role in hosting Russian-Ukrainian peace talks in Abu Dhabi.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi welcomed on Tuesday the launch of the third round of trilateral talks between the Russian Federation, Ukraine, and the United States of America, hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi, as part of international efforts to reach a peaceful settlement to the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
In a statement, Al-Budaiwi praised the UAE’s diplomatic role, under the leadership of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in supporting international efforts to achieve peace, emphasizing that the UAE’s hosting of these important talks reflects its international standing and the trust it has earned within the international community, as well as its contribution to creating a conducive climate for dialogue and understanding.
He noted that the UAE has set an example of effective diplomacy in enhancing opportunities for understanding and creating shared spaces for dialogue, adding that these efforts reflect the GCC states’ contributions to supporting international security and stability and consolidating the region’s position as an active and reliable partner in efforts aimed at achieving peace.
Al-Budaiwi expressed appreciation for the efforts undertaken by the United States to facilitate these talks, and voiced his hope that this round would yield positive results and concrete steps contributing to ending the Russia-Ukraine crisis, mitigating its humanitarian, security, and economic repercussions, and achieving a just and lasting peace that ensures security and stability.
