DOHA: The 160th Gulf Cooperation Council Ministerial Council meeting in Doha on Sunday reviewed developments in the Gaza Strip and stressed the need for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian enclave.
The meeting was chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani.
According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah also took part in the meeting.
During the meeting, the progress of joint Gulf action was reviewed at the meeting, and the latest regional and global developments were discussed.
They also discussed developments in the Gaza Strip and the city of Rafah, the need for an immediate ceasefire, and ensuring the security of relief corridors to deliver humanitarian assistance.
According to Gaza health authorities Israel’s massive offensive has killed over 36,700 Palestinians mostly women and children since October 7.
Saudi FM arrives in Doha
The Saudi Foreign Minister arrived in Doha on Sunday to take part in the 160th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council meeting and the GCC ministerial meetings with Türkiye and Yemen.
The top Saudi diplomat was received by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, at Doha International Airport.
Saudi Ambassador to Qatar Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi were also present on the occasion.
Earlier, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi said that the ministerial council will discuss several reports regarding the implementation of the decisions of the Supreme Council that were issued at the 44th conference in Doha in December 2023, as well as memorandums.
He said that the session will also discuss dialogues and strategic ties between the GCC countries and other countries and blocs across the world, and regional and global developments.
