GCC Secretary-General Meets with Director of China Atomic Energy Authority
During the meeting, discussions focused on avenues of cooperation between the GCC and China across various fields, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy, SPA reported.
The two sides underscored the importance of the forum and its associated workshops and lectures, emphasizing their potential to enhance cooperation in this field.
Albudaiwi stated that this meeting aligns with the outcomes of the final statement of the Riyadh GCC-China Summit for Cooperation and Development, aimed at strengthening the existing strategic partnership between the GCC and China, and expanding it towards new horizons in various political, economic, and cultural fields.
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