The Ministerial Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its 49th extraordinary meeting in Doha, State of Qatar, on Tuesday, Dhu Al Hijjah 28, 1446 H, corresponding to June 24, 2025. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Mr Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait and President of the current session of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council, with the participation of:
His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.
His Excellency Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His Excellency Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud Al Busaidi
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman.
His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar.
And His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC.
To discuss the Iranian missile attacks that targeted the State of Qatar on Monday (June 23, 2025), and the following was reached:
1. The Council expressed its deep regret and strong condemnation of the missile attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran targeting a military base in the State of Qatar. This constitutes a blatant, unacceptable and dangerous Iranian violation of the State of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, as well as the principles of good neighbourliness. It also constitutes a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, regardless of the pretexts and justifications. The Council expressed its full solidarity with the State of Qatar and its full support for the measures it takes to protect its security and stability.
2. The Ministerial Council condemned the continued Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and the killing of civilians, affirming its rejection of the military escalation carried out by the occupying authorities in the north and south of the Gaza Strip, the expansion of their occupation of large parts of the Strip, and the prevention of relevant international organisations from delivering humanitarian aid and operating medical facilities. The Council stressed the need to resume negotiations to reach a ceasefire and provide assistance to civilians.
3. The Ministerial Council commended the competencies of the Qatari Armed Forces in confronting the attack launched by Iran on the State of Qatar, emphasising that the security and stability of the State of Qatar is an integral part of the security and stability of all GCC states, and that any threat to any member state is a direct threat to all GCC states. The Council reiterated its categorical rejection of any infringement on the sovereignty of the State of Qatar or any threat to its security and stability.
4. The Ministerial Council emphasised the need to adhere to the foundations and principles based on the United Nations Charter and international law, the principles of good neighbourliness, respect for the sovereignty of states, non-interference in internal affairs, resolving disputes by peaceful means, and refraining from the use or threat of force.
5. The Ministerial Council welcomed the ceasefire announcement by His Excellency President Donald Trump, stressing the need for an immediate cessation of all military operations. It commended the State of Qatar's efforts to mediate and achieve a ceasefire to maintain security and stability in the region. It also commended the concerted efforts of all parties to take hold of the ceasefire to de-escalate tensions and adopt diplomacy as an effective means of settling disputes. It also called for maximum restraint, sparing the region and its peoples the dangers of war, and pushing for a serious return to negotiations leading to sustainable solutions, given the opportunities this moment presents to chart a new course toward a positive future for the region. The Council affirmed its readiness to support all efforts in this regard.
6. The Council commends the success of His Excellency President Donald Trump of the United States in achieving a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, and calls on His Excellency to exert efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.
7. The Ministerial Council noted the content of the GCC Vision for Regional Security, announced in March 2024, regarding the priority of dialogue and diplomacy in relations between countries. It emphasised that this path is the only way to overcome current crises and preserve the security of the region and the peace of its peoples. The Council stressed that any escalation would undermine regional security and drag the region down dangerous paths that would have disastrous repercussions for international peace and security.
8. The Ministerial Council praised the role of the Sultanate of Oman in the US-Iran nuclear negotiations. The Council valued the role of the State of Qatar, the United States, and other countries that contributed to the de-escalation, emphasising the importance of continuing effective mediation efforts.
9. The Ministerial Council emphasised the importance of maintaining air, maritime, and waterway security in the region, and confronting activities that threaten the security and stability of the region and the world, including the targeting of commercial vessels, threats to maritime navigation routes, international trade, and oil facilities in GCC countries. The Ministerial Council also affirmed the commitment of the GCC countries to the stability of global energy markets.
Issued in the city of Doha, State of Qatar, on Tuesday, Dhu Al Hijjah 28, 1446 H, corresponding to June 24, 2025.