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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
GCC seeks stronger energy and security alliances at Dubrovnik
DUBROVNIK: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi held a series of high-level meetings on Saturday at the Dubrovnik Forum 2025, focused on boosting energy security and expanding strategic partnerships with European and international allies. Al-Budaiwi and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković discussed a proposal to host a joint Gulf-European conference on energy security. According to the GCC Secretariat, the conference would include representatives from both the public and private sectors and aims to 'strengthen partnerships and address common energy challenges.' The two officials also reviewed progress in ongoing negotiations for a Gulf-European Free Trade Agreement (FTA), reaffirming their commitment to implementing the outcomes of the 2023 Gulf-European Summit to deepen cooperation across sectors. DUBROVNIK: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi speaks during a panel discussion reviewed the prospects for cooperation between Mediterranean countries and the rest of the world. — KUNA photos Jasem Al-Budaiwi holds talks with NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska to explore ways to enhance defense cooperation between the GCC and the alliance. Jasem Al-Budaiwi engages with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković at the Dubrovnik Forum 2025. On the sidelines of the forum, Al-Budaiwi also met with NATO Deputy Secretary-General Radmila Shekerinska to explore ways to enhance defense cooperation between the GCC and the alliance. The two sides 'discussed a host of regional and international issues of joint interest,' the Secretariat noted, including ways to bolster security collaboration. In a separate meeting with Dubravka Šuica, European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Al-Budaiwi reiterated the GCC's interest in strengthening ties with the EU. Talks covered ongoing FTA discussions and further plans for the proposed Gulf-European energy summit. Al-Budaiwi also participated in a high-level panel which reviewed the prospects for cooperation between Mediterranean countries and various countries of the world, as well as regional and international organizations. He highlighted the GCC's strategic geographic position, economic weight, and credibility as key reasons it remains a 'reliable and influential partner' in promoting regional stability and sustainable development. 'The GCC countries aspire to continue deepening dialogue and cooperation with regional and international partners,' Al-Budaiwi said during the panel. He emphasized the council's growing role in global energy security and its contributions to global peace and development. The Dubrovnik Forum, hosted in Croatia from July 11–12, gathered regional and global leaders to discuss pressing political, economic, and security issues. Al-Budaiwi thanked Croatia for organizing what he described as 'a prestigious international platform' that helps build consensus on shared global challenges. — KUNA
Arab Times
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
GCC reaffirms commitment to marine and environmental protection at UN Ocean Conference
PARIS, France, June 10: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Al-Budaiwi reaffirmed the bloc's ongoing commitment to marine and environmental protection, highlighting its strategic efforts to safeguard regional waters and support sustainable development goals. Speaking at the third United Nations Ocean Conference on Monday, held under the patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron and co-hosted by the governments of France and Costa Rica, Al-Budaiwi emphasized the GCC's resolve to address environmental challenges and reduce ecological risks in the region. 'The Arabian Gulf is home to one of the world's most vital marine ecosystems, featuring coral reefs, mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and rich fish stocks,' Al-Budaiwi stated. 'These resources are fundamental to our region's food security, economic development, and cultural identity.' Al-Budaiwi noted that despite its ecological significance, the Arabian Gulf faces mounting environmental stress due to its status as a semi-enclosed sea and a hub of international maritime activity. He cited the more than 40,000 ships that pass through the Gulf annually—including a substantial number of oil tankers—as evidence of its critical role in global trade and energy. He underscored the GCC's commitment to mitigating these pressures by investing in modern technologies, strengthening marine protection, and advancing sustainable fisheries management. Al-Budaiwi also stressed the need for cooperation at both national and regional levels, with the GCC developing joint strategies in line with Sustainable Development Goal 14, which calls for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. 'The health of our oceans knows no borders,' he said, pointing to GCC initiatives such as marine research, pollution control, and the establishment of marine protected areas. He added that efforts are underway to enhance data sharing and develop early warning systems for marine and climate risks. Al-Budaiwi highlighted the urgent threats facing global marine environments—including rising ocean temperatures, increased acidity, pollution, and habitat degradation—and called for coordinated international action to address them. 'The challenges we face today require innovation, global cooperation, and a sense of shared responsibility,' he said. 'The GCC remains fully committed to preserving ocean health for current and future generations.' The high-level conference brought together leaders, scientists, and policy-makers from around the world to promote ocean conservation and international collaboration amid mounting ecological threats.
Kuwait News Agency
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
GCC Chief receives Arab Summit invitation from Iraqi Pres.
RIYADH, May 6 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi, received an invitation from Iraqi President Abdullatif Rashid to attend the Arab Summit's 34th Ordinary Session and the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit's fifth session, in Iraq. In a statement Monday, the GCC General Secretariat revealed this came during Al-Budaiwi's reception of Iraqi Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Safia Al-Suhail, at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh. A number of topics of common interest were reviewed and discussed during the meeting. (end)
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
GCC Chief, Chinese Atomic Energy Director discuss peaceful nuclear coop
RIYADH: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi met, Monday, the Director of China Atomic Energy Authority Shan Zhongde to discuss ways to boosting joint cooperation, including peaceful use of nuclear energy. According to a statement by GCC Secretariat, the meeting took place on the sidelines of the first GCC-China Forum on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Technology, held in Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province in China. Both sides stressed the importance of this forum, which features workshops and lectures aimed to strengthen GCC-China cooperation in this strategic area, the statement added. Al-Budaiwi noted that the meeting reflects the outcomes of the Riyadh GCC-China Summit for Cooperation and Development, aimed at advancing the strategic partnership between the GCC and China across political, economic, and cultural domains. (end) All KUNA right are reserved © 2022. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Roya News
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Gulf states to host summit on two-state solution
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is preparing to convene an international conference in New York this June aimed at exploring prospects for peace in the Gaza Strip, according to Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi. The announcement underscores ongoing Gulf efforts to push for a resolution to the crisis in Gaza, with Budaiwi reaffirming the GCC's firm support for the Palestinian cause. He stressed that the Gulf states remain committed to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state along the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and to safeguarding the rights of Palestinian refugees. Budaiwi made the remarks during meetings in Washington with US officials, including US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The two sides reviewed the state of Gulf–US relations and discussed key regional and international developments, with Gaza dominating the agenda. Both parties emphasized the urgency of de-escalating the violence, ensuring unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, and intensifying diplomatic efforts to calm the situation. The GCC chief also met with the Chair of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee, where discussions focused on the future of the strategic partnership between the Gulf states and the US. Budaiwi highlighted the importance of deepening bilateral coordination and cooperation, describing it as essential to maintaining regional and global stability. He also praised US efforts in responding to international crises and emphasized the value of the Gulf–American alliance in addressing global challenges.
