GCC and Portugal sign MoU to boost cooperation at UN meetings
The Gulf Cooperation Council and Portugal signed an MoU in New York to strengthen ties and explore joint cooperation during the UN General Assembly.
Key Takeaways
AIJasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Paulo Rangel, Portugal’s Minister of State and Foreign Affairs, signed a memorandum of understanding between the two sides today in New York, during Albudaiwi’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The Secretary-General stated that GCC countries are committed to strengthening relations with nations and organizations around the world, adding that the signing of the GCC-Portugal MoU reflects this approach. The agreement aims to enhance bilateral ties and establish a roadmap for exploring areas that serve the shared interests of the peoples of the GCC states and Portugal.
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Meeting discusses ties and regional developments
The two sides also held a meeting on the sidelines of the signing, where they reviewed prospects for GCC-Portugal relations and ways to strengthen them through the MoU. They also exchanged views on regional developments, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and the impact of these developments on security and stability in the region and globally.