Prospects of cooperation between GCC and Central Asia countries discussed in Riyadh

On September 13, 2021, H.E. Dr. Nayef Falah M AlHajraf, the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), received the Ambassadors of the Central Asian countries.

During the meeting, the parties discussed ways to strengthen interregional cooperation between the Central Asian states and GCC, including establishing a dialogue platform “Central Asia – GCC.” In addition, the parties exchanged views on the agenda of bilateral, multilateral, and interregional cooperation.

In this context, H.E. Dr. Nayef Falah M AlHajraf confirmed the importance of developing and strengthening relations between the Council and the Central Asian countries and striving to develop all spheres of cooperation for the benefit of common interests.

The parties agreed to jointly work on the vast expansion of cooperation between the Central Asian countries and GCC.