112 Summit offers hope GCC rift to end
All to attend
CAIRO, Nov 19, (Agencies): The next Gulf Cooperation Council summit, to be held in Riyadh next month, may be an opportunity to end the rift within the group, Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister was quoted as saying by state news agency KUNA.
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and nonGCC member Egypt have imposed sanctions on GCC member Qatar accusing it of cozying up to their regional rival Iran and supporting terrorism.
At last year’s GCC summit, held in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain sent ministers or deputy prime ministers, rather
than heads of state.
Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister, Khalid Al-Jarallah, expressed optimism that this year’s summit will see a high level of representation from all member states.
“This summit is a glimpse of hope to revive the efforts of containing the long-standing gulf dispute,” Al-Jarallah said.
All countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will attend its next summit, in the Saudi capital Riyadh, Kuwait’s deputy foreign minister was quoted as saying by Al-Rai newspaper on Sunday.
“This is a gesture of optimism,” Khalid Al-Jarallah said.
The countries and non-GCC member Egypt have imposed economic, diplomatic and trade sanctions on GCC member Qatar in a dispute that began in June 2017.
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KUWAIT CITY: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad AlJaber Al-Sabah received on Tuesday a phone call from Saudi Arabia King Salman bin Abdulaziz.
King Salman congratulated the Amir on the return of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah following his overseas treatment trip.
The two leaders also discussed the latest developments in the region and international arena, including issues of common concern.
His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for the King Salman’s wishes, expressing his hopes for good health and prosperity to the Saudi leadership and people.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Sunday a phone call from Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.
The Qatari Amir congratulated His Highness the Amir on the return of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah following his treatment overseas.
The two leaders also discussed the latest developments on the region and international arena, including issues of common concern.
His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for the Qatari Amir’s wishes, expressing his hopes for good health and prosperity to the Qatari leadership and people.
His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received on Monday a phone call from Bahraini Prime Minister Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa.
Prince Khalifa congratulated His Highness the Amir on the return of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Sheikh Nasser Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah following a recent medical treatment trip.
In the phone conversation, they discussed the strong historical relationship between both countries and their people.
His Highness the Amir expressed appreciation for Prince Khalifa’s sentiments.