Gulf FMs affirm solidarity with Qatar during meeting with emir
Saudi Gazette report
DOHA — Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and foreign ministers of other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states at the Emiri Diwan in Doha on Tuesday. GCC Secretary General Jassim Albudaiwi also attended the meeting.
During the meeting, the GCC foreign ministers condemned the Iranian aggression against its territory and affirmed their solidarity with Qatar. 'This aggression constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good neighborliness,' they said while reiterating that the attack is unacceptable and unjustifiable under any circumstances.
The emir and the foreign ministers also discussed the progress of joint Gulf action, fruitful cooperation and coordination among its member states, and ways to advance it to the benefit of the peoples of the GCC countries.
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