GCC secretary-general, Chinese vice minister discuss boosting trade ties
Jasem Albudaiwi met China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang in Doha to discuss strengthening relations and progress on a free trade agreement.
Key Takeaways
AISecretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi met today in Doha with China's Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Negotiations Representative Li Chenggang, on the sidelines of the ninth World Investment Forum (WIF2026).
The meeting reviewed prospects for cooperation between the GCC and China and ways to enhance these ties to serve mutual interests.
Both sides discussed the latest developments in negotiations for a free trade agreement and the progress made by the relevant working groups.
They stressed the importance of supporting joint efforts and overcoming obstacles in preparation for signing and launching negotiations on the free trade agreement between the GCC and China.
The two officials emphasized that the agreement would strengthen trade and investment relations and benefit both peoples.