GCC ambassadors meet in Kuwait ahead of 2021 Gulf Summit

A celebration of the national days of GCC countries was held after the meeting. (KUNA)
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Updated 18 December 2020
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GCC ambassadors meet in Kuwait ahead of 2021 Gulf Summit

  • The Gulf Summit is scheduled to take place on Jan. 5
  • Kuwait's foreign minister discussed Kuwait’s commitment in following the legacy of late Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah

DUBAI: The ambassadors of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met in Kuwait to discuss regional matters ahead of the 2021 Gulf Summit, state news agency KUNA reported.

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister Sheikh Nasser Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah said on Thursday that he was optimistic about Saudi Arabia’s organizing of the Gulf Summit, scheduled to take place on Jan. 5.

Al-Sabah also discussed Kuwait’s commitment in following the legacy of late Emir Sheikh Sabah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah regarding non-intervention of internal affairs of other states and the unity of Gulf countries.

GCC ambassadors congratulated Al-Sabah for “regaining the confidence of His Highness Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, along with their gratitude and appreciation for his initiative to hold the meeting,” the report said.

A celebration of the national days of GCC countries was held after the meeting.


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