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GCC secretary-general, Turkish foreign minister discuss regional developments

GCC Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Istanbul to discuss Gulf-Turkish relations and regional developments.

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GCC and Turkish officials meet in Istanbul

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Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jassem Al-Budaiwi met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the ninth Istanbul Mediation Conference, held under the theme "Partnerships for Peace and New Horizons: Mediation in a Changing World," today in Istanbul, Turkey.

According to an official GCC statement, the meeting focused on Gulf-Turkish relations and ways to strengthen and develop cooperation across various fields to serve the mutual interests of both sides, reflecting the depth of the partnership between the GCC and Turkey.

Both sides expressed their anticipation for the upcoming seventh joint ministerial meeting of the strategic dialogue between the GCC and Turkey, which aims to further enhance cooperation and expand partnership opportunities in areas of shared interest.

The talks also covered the latest regional developments, with both parties exchanging views and discussing efforts to reduce tensions and promote security and stability.

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