Mr. Jassim Muhammad Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, welcomed the joint tripartite statement issued by Saudi Arabia, Iran and China, regarding the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations, the reopening of their diplomatic missions, the activation of the security cooperation agreement between the two countries, and the cooperation agreement between them in the field of economy, Trade, investment, technology, science, culture, sports and youth.
Al-Budaiwi expressed the GCC’s support for what was stated in the joint statement, and its welcome to all steps that contribute to enhancing security and peace in the region, and supporting its stability and prosperity of its peoples, stressing the importance of the pivotal role played by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its effective diplomacy in the regional and international arenas.
The Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf looked forward to this step contributing to the strengthening of global peace and security, appreciating the efforts made by the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Iraq for hosting previous rounds of dialogue, and the efforts of the People’s Republic of China for hosting these talks, which resulted in the resumption of Saudi-Iranian diplomatic relations. . Al-Budaiwi affirmed the position of the GCC states towards supporting the policy of dialogue and resolving differences politically, in accordance with the directives of their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC states, may God protect them, and in adherence to the United Nations Charter, international law, the principles of good neighborliness, respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in internal affairs, and a solution Disputes through diplomacy.
