Saudi FM takes part in emergency meeting of GCC foreign ministers

The foreign ministers of Gulf Cooperation Council countries pose for a family photo in Doha. (@KSAMOFA)
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  • Session convened to discuss Monday’s Iranian missile attack on US base in Qatar

RIYADH: ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participated in an emergency meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers on Tuesday, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry reported.

The meeting discussed Iranian aggression against Qatar, developments in the region, and their security repercussions.

It came a day after Iranian missiles targeted the American military base Al-Udeid near Doha.

Prince Faisal and his counterparts from the GCC were also received by the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.




ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan shakes hands with the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. (@KSAMOFA)

During their meeting, GCC countries affirmed their solidarity with Qatar and condemned Iranian aggression on its territory.

They said the attack constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness, and is unacceptable and cannot be justified under any circumstances.

The progress of joint Gulf action, fruitful cooperation and coordination between its countries, and ways to advance it to benefit its peoples were also discussed.