His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with His Excellency Mr Hamish Falconer, the United Kingdom's Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, today, Monday, October 20, 2025, in the British capital, London.
During the meeting, they reviewed the relations between the GCC and the United Kingdom under the framework of the Strategic Partnership, and ways to develop and enhance them to serve common interests.
This was in addition to following up on the latest developments in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations between the GCC and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern lreland as well as discussing the establishment of a new joint action plan between the two sides.
They also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments, most notably the situation in the Gaza Strip. The two sides agreed on the importance of supporting all regional and international efforts for a ceasefire in order to enhance security and stability in the Strip and the rest of the Palestinian territories.
