His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Their Excellencies the ambassadors and representatives of the GCC states' embassies in the Republic of India, today, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in New Delhi, on the occasion of His Excellency’s official visit to the Republic of India.
At the beginning of the meeting, His Excellency praised the outstanding efforts exerted by Their Excellencies the ambassadors and representatives of the GCC embassies in India, and their active role in strengthening GCC-Indian relations and developing bilateral and collective cooperation frameworks across various political, economic, investment, and cultural fields.
He stressed that the relations between the GCC states and the Republic of India are deep-rooted historical and strategic ties based on mutual interests and growing partnerships. He pointed out that the role played by the Council's diplomatic missions in India represents a fundamental pillar in bolstering these links and pushing them toward broader horizons, serving the aspirations of the wise leaderships and the peoples of both sides.
His Excellency also cast light on the key topics discussed with several senior Indian officials and the efforts made to enhance economic cooperation with India, particularly in light of the launch of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the GCC and the Republic of India.
At the conclusion of the meeting, His Excellency expressed the General Secretariat's keenness to provide all forms of support and coordination with the Council's diplomatic missions. He stated that this contributes to serving joint Gulf action, elevating its outcomes, and unifying messages and positions in a manner that embodies the strength and robustness of the GCC system and its regional and international standing.