RIYADH: The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council has emphasized the importance of promoting economic growth and the strategic partnership between the bloc and the UK to serve common interests, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The statement was made by Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf during a meeting with British ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton on Tuesday in Riyadh.
Several topics were discussed during the meeting including recent developments in the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations, as well as the importance of promoting trade in goods, services, advanced technologies, and other fields for the benefit of both sides.
The officials also discussed the most recent regional and international developments, as well as topics of mutual interest
GCC chief emphasizes importance of strategic partnership with UK
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GCC chief emphasizes importance of strategic partnership with UK
- Developments in the GCC-UK Free Trade Agreement negotiations were discussed during the meeting
King Abdulaziz Foundation reveals rare images from king’s 1916 Basra visit
- Photographs form part of a wider collection documented by British photographer Gertrude Bell
RIYADH: The King Abdulaziz Foundation has revealed archival photographs documenting King Abdulaziz’s tour of the outskirts of Basra in 1916, a visit that came at an early stage of his efforts to build regional relationships.
One of the photographs, taken by British photographer Gertrude Bell, shows King Abdulaziz standing with his men in the Basra desert, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The image reflects his early political and diplomatic engagement in the region, as he sought to strengthen ties with neighboring areas and engage with the wider Arab and international community, SPA added.
The photograph forms part of a wider collection documented by Bell, which records key developments and transformations across the Arabian Peninsula during the early 20th century.
The Basra visit holds particular significance in King Abdulaziz’s journey as a unifying leader.
Rather than crossing borders in pursuit of power, the visit reflected an approach focused on stability, cooperation and long-term regional harmony, laying the groundwork for a leadership style defined by pragmatism and openness, SPA said.
