Foreign Minister Participates in Consultative Gulf Ministerial Meeting (Remote) on Current Developments - Sarmad

(KUNA) – Foreign Minister Sheikh Jaraah Jaber Al-Ahmad participated today, Tuesday, in a consultative meeting held via videoconference by the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the ministers exchanged views on developments in the current phase, updates on ongoing negotiations, and efforts to advance them toward practical understandings that contribute to reducing tensions and enhancing the regional environment of security and stability.

The ministry added that the ministers also discussed ways to intensify coordination and consultation among GCC member states regarding issues related to freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring the rights of passage and transit, as well as the smooth flow of ships, trade, and supplies, in accordance with international law and while safeguarding the sovereign rights of all coastal states of the Gulf waters.

It was noted that the ministers emphasized during the meeting the importance of continuing joint efforts, prioritizing political and diplomatic approaches, and creating favorable conditions for building trust and reaching acceptable solutions for all parties.