GCC secretary-general, US trade official discuss latest in economic dialogue
Jasem Albudaiwi and Jason Buntin review prospects for strengthening economic ties between the GCC and the United States.
Key Takeaways
AISecretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi discussed the latest developments in the sixth GCC-US Trade and Investment Dialogue with Jason Buntin, Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative for the Middle East and North Africa, during a phone call on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Both sides expressed hope that the upcoming dialogue would help boost investment and economic relations between the GCC states and the United States, emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication and coordination in this regard.
Key topics for the upcoming dialogue
Albudaiwi stated that the GCC side is looking forward to discussing several issues during the sixth round, including trade and investment facilitation, the digital economy, cybersecurity, as well as agriculture and food security.
The agenda will also cover resilient supply chains, advanced and green infrastructure, industrial and technological cooperation, and intellectual property topics.
The GCC-US Investment Dialogue Forum is held regularly to advance economic and trade cooperation between the two sides.