Kuwait & GCC discuss boosting cooperation

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 13, (KUNA): Minister of Finance Barrak Al-Sheetan and Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr Nayef AlHajraf discussed economic issues facing the Gulf states on Sunday.

The two sides also discussed means of tackling economic difficulties caused by the coronavirus crisis, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.

The talks also dealt with boosting the work system of the GCC Customs Union, patent rights, as well as enhancing development and economic activities.

Meanwhile, Minister of Commerce and Industry Khaled Al-Roudhan and Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr Nayef AlHajraf discussed boosting cooperation between the Gulf states on Sunday.

The meeting also discussed joint GCC economic efforts in the light of the coronavirus crisis, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement.

Moreover, they discussed patent, protecting local distributors and tackling issues facing the GCC countries in the commerce field.

The meeting was attended by senior state officials representing different state institutions.