Jassem Al Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), met with Charles Kingston, Ambassador of New Zealand to Saudi Arabia, at the GCC Secretariat in Riyadh. The discussions centred on areas of mutual interest, with the free trade agreement between GCC member states and New Zealand being the main focus. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of advancing economic cooperation to support shared development goals.
Dialogue on Regional and Global Issues
During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on a range of regional and international matters. The conversation aimed to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen diplomatic ties. Such engagements, according to GCC officials, reflect the council’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with global economies.
