Kuwait city: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands David van Weel on the sidelines of the 29th Joint Ministerial Meeting between the GCC and the European Union, which is currently taking place in Kuwait.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting focused on enhancing the relations between the GCC and the Netherlands, as well as strengthening the strategic partnership between the GCC and the European Union to serve common interests.

The discussions also included an exchange of views on recent regional and international developments. Albudaiwi acknowledged the Netherlands' balanced positions and expressed hope that the country would recognize the State of Palestine, supporting efforts towards a two-state solution and promoting security and stability in the region.