GCC and Portugal sign memorandum of understanding in New York
GCC Secretary-General Jassem Albudaiwi and Portugal’s foreign minister signed an MoU on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
Key Takeaways
AIJassem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Paulo Rangel, Minister of State and Foreign Affairs of Portugal, signed a memorandum of understanding between the two sides on Wednesday. The signing took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA.
On this occasion, the Secretary-General stated that the GCC countries are always seeking to strengthen their relations with nations and organizations around the world. He added that the signing of the GCC–Portugal memorandum of understanding reflects this commitment and aims to enhance ties and establish a roadmap for exploring areas of cooperation that will serve the shared interests of the peoples of the GCC and Portugal.
The two sides also held a meeting to discuss several topics, most notably reviewing the prospects for GCC–Portugal relations and ways to further develop them in line with the objectives of the signed memorandum. They also exchanged views and discussed regional developments, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, and their impact on security and stability in the region and beyond.