His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received on Tuesday (March 7, 2023) at Al Safriya Palace in the Bahraini capital, Manama, His Excellency Mr. Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on the occasion of his appointment as Secretary General of the GCC.
His Majesty the King welcomed His Excellency the Secretary General and congratulated him on assuming his new duties, wishing him and all employees of the GCC General Secretariat continued success in order to strengthen the joint Gulf action system to achieve its lofty goals towards more interdependence, cooperation and integration among the GCC states and to meet the aspirations of their brotherly peoples for progress, development and prosperity.
Moreover, His Majesty the King praised the high status the GCC reached regionally and internationally, and the pioneering achievements made by its countries and peoples in all fields since the start of its blessed march and its active efforts in consolidating the foundations of peace, security and stability in the region.
Meanwhile, the meeting discussed a number of issues and topics related to the GCC affairs.
For his part, His Excellency the Secretary General expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for His Majesty's constant support for the joint Gulf action, stressing the continuation of efforts and work to enhance and develop the cooperation process in the GCC and fulfill the aspirations of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC states.
