Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met on Friday with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan, on the sidelines of the 9th Istanbul Mediation Conference held under the theme "Partnerships and New Perspectives for Peace: Mediation in a Changing World." The two sides reviewed GCC-Turkish relations and explored avenues to broaden cooperation across various fields, reflecting the growing partnership between the GCC and Türkiye to serve mutual interests, SPA reported. Both officials expressed their shared anticipation for convening the seventh Joint Ministerial Meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and Türkiye in the coming period, emphasizing its role in advancing joint initiatives and opening new horizons for cooperation. The meeting also addressed the latest regional developments, with both sides exchanging views on efforts to de-escalate tensions and bolster regional security and stability.
