GCC, Japan officials hold talks on trade, economy in Riyadh

On Monday, the GCC and Japan launched the second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement. (AFP)
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Updated 01 July 2025
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GCC, Japan officials hold talks on trade, economy in Riyadh

  • Free trade pact, 2024-2028 action plan under discussion

RIYADH: The GCC’s Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi and Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Morino Yasunari held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday.

During their meeting at the headquarters of the GCC’s general secretariat, the two officials discussed ways to boost relations.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, they discussed preparations for Albudaiwi’s visit to Japan this week, a review of free trade agreement negotiations, and a follow-up on the joint action plan for the period 2024-2028.

On Monday, the GCC and Japan launched the second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement, with talks to be held in Tokyo until July 4.


KSrelief’s efforts alleviate suffering worldwide

Updated 22 December 2025
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KSrelief’s efforts alleviate suffering worldwide

  • Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia continues to consolidate its leading role in international humanitarian work, embodying the values of generosity and human solidarity through wide-ranging relief efforts across the globe. 
Since its inception, the Kingdom has provided more than $142 billion in humanitarian, development, and charitable assistance and implemented 8,457 projects in 173 countries worldwide.
 The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center was established in 2015, with the aim to boost transparency, impartiality, and professionalism. 
Its work extends beyond the provision of emergency assistance to include empowering affected communities and enhancing their capacity to recover from crises, reflecting the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to sustainable humanitarian impact. 

Among the Kingdom’s most notable humanitarian achievements is the Saudi Separation of Conjoined Twins Program, launched in 1990, which has gained regional and international recognition for its excellence.