The first-ever summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and the five Central Asian countries took place this week in Jeddah. The meeting is the first in eight months following the 43rd Gulf Summit in Riyadh in December 2022.
GCC Secretary General for Arab States Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi considered the holding of the summit as the cornerstone of the foundation of their relations, a real indicator of rapprochement and partnership, and a gateway to great opportunities, cooperation and exchange of…