GCC reaffirms support for two-state solution at ministerial meeting
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The GCC Secretary-General, Jassim Al-Budaiwi, affirmed the GCC's support for all regional and international efforts seeking a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue.
This came in a speech delivered Wednesday at the opening of the third joint ministerial meeting of the strategic dialogue between the GCC and Central Asian countries, hosted by Kuwait.
Al-Buadawi affirmed that the GCC states fully support the initiative launched by Saudi Arabia through the “International Coalition to Implement the Two-State Solution.”
He added that the initiative, announced in New York on September 26, 2024, in partnership with Norway and the European Union, aims to establish an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He called on all countries that believe in a just peace to join this coalition and recognize the State of Palestine and to contribute to achieving comprehensive and sustainable peace in the Middle East.
The GCC chief stressed that this meeting is an extension of the momentum launched by the first summit between the leaders of the GCC and Central Asia in Jeddah (July 2023).
He commended the positive steps taken to promote peace and stability in Central Asia and the Caucasus, welcoming the tripartite agreements between Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, as well as the peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Al-Budaiwi praised the role of Kuwait in strengthening regional and international cooperation, expressing his deep gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah for their generous support for the GCC's progress.