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Holding of first India-GCC Ministerial reflects sincere, mutual desire to enhance ties: GCC Secy Gen AlBudaiwi

Riyadh/New Delhi, Sep 9 (UNI) Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi said today that the convening of the first ministerial meeting of the Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and India reflects a sincere and mutual desire to enhance and develop relations in a way that serves the interests of the peoples and reinforces stability and prosperity in the region.
AlBudaiwi's statement came during the first joint ministerial meeting of the strategic dialogue between the GCC and India, held today under the chairmanship of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar and current President of the ministerial council Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, with the participation of the foreign ministers of the GCC countries and the Minister of External Affairs of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Saudi Press Agency reported.
In his speech during the meeting, AlBudaiwi highlighted that the relations between the GCC countries and India are historical and deep-rooted, extending over several centuries and built on foundations of mutual trust and fruitful cooperation. He emphasised that these relations continuously witness significant developments, reflecting the strong will of both parties to enhance the partnership in various fields.
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