FM Arrives In Riyadh To Participate In The Meeting Of The Foreign Ministers Of The GCC Countries

Baghdad / NINA / - Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the meeting of foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council. A statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, today, Thursday, stated: "At the invitation of the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the meeting of foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries." The statement added, "It is hoped that during the meeting, the ministers will discuss many issues that concern the region and the relations of the surrounding countries outside the council, in addition to discussing regional and international issues." According to the statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs will shed light on the future dimensions of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership and the reflection of all of this on foreign relations and the political and security situation in Iraq, in addition to the early elections and their importance for Iraq and the region. Discussions between the minister and the Arab parties participating in the meeting will focus on economic and trade relations and the role of Gulf companies in investing in the various sectors in Iraq. The statement indicated: "The minister will meet with several ministers of the Gulf states in bilateral talks to discuss relations between Iraq and the concerned countries."/ End