GCC Secretary-General Meets with UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
The meeting focused on several key issues, including recent progress in the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the GCC and the UK.
Both sides also discussed trade and investment relations and explored avenues for further cooperation. Additionally, they exchanged perspectives on current regional and international developments.
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