GCC Secretary-general bids farewell

MUSCAT: On behalf of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, HH Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmood al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Minister, received on Wednesday Dr Naif Falah al Hajraf, GCC Secretary-general, to bid him farewell at the end of his tour of duty.

The meeting reviewed the march of the GCC and exchanged views on regional and international developments.

During the meeting, HH Sayyid Fahd affirmed that the GCC is a main pillar for security, stability and comprehensive development in the region. The GCC countries, said HH Sayyid Fahd, always seek to maintain and promote ties of cooperation with different countries of the world.

HH Sayyid Fahd commended the sincere efforts made by Al Hajraf during his mission as GCC Secretary-general. He affirmed that these efforts have contributed remarkably on the joint GCC action.

On his turn, Al Hajraf extended his thanks and appreciation to the Sultanate of Oman for its constant support for the GCC, wishing the Omani leadership and government permanent success.

The meeting was attended by Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister.

Meanwhile, Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidy, Minister of Interior, received in his office on Wednesday Dr Naif Falah al Hajraf, GCC Secretary-general.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed topics related to the march of joint GCC action. They also touched on various matters that aim to bolster joint cooperation.

Sayyid Hamoud lauded the Secretary-general’s role in enhancing GCC cooperation during his tour of duty and wished him success.

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, also received Dr Naif Falah al Hajraf, GCC Secretary-general on the occasion of the end of his tour of duty as GCC Secretary-general.

Sayyid Badr expressed his appreciation to the Secretarygeneral for the efforts he exerted in boosting joint GCC action.