Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf has welcomed an address made by Kuwait's Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Ahmed Nasser AlMohammad Al-Sabah about the keenness on solidarity reached in recent reconciliation talks between Gulf Arab states. "This reflects the Gulf Cooperation Council's strength and cohesion, and its ability to overcome obstacles and challenges with the grace of God and the wisdom and sophistication of its leaders," he said in a statement on Friday. "The people of the Gulf Cooperation Council, as they are proud of this statement, seek to strengthen the Gulf house and look forward to what the future may bring of hope, aspirations and opportunities amid an interconnected and united Gulf entity that works to serve its countries and peoples and pushes forward the wheels of development, progress, security and prosperity." The GCC chief recalled, with "appreciation and gratitude, the sincere efforts led by the late Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, since the beginning of the affair, and the continued efforts of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber AlSabah, which we are witnessing through the statement issued today." He also praised USPresident Donald Trump support for the mediation efforts and his belief in the unity of the Gulf.
