Gulf Cooperation Council

September 9, 2024 7:05 PM

GCC Foreign Ministers Hold Talks in Riyadh, Engage with International Partners

The 161st Ministerial Council meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council took place on Monday in the Saudi capital, chaired by Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The meeting was attended by GCC foreign ministers. Alongside the GCC Council meeting, separate ministerial-level discussions were held between the GCC and India, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Brazil.The seventh GCC-Russia strategic dialogue meeting was held with Ru...

September 9, 2024 3:59 PM

S Jaishankar Engages in Diplomatic Talks on Sidelines of GCC Meeting

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and Brazil on the sidelines of the inaugural India-GCC Foreign Ministers' meeting in Riyadh. These discussions covered a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues. During his meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, Dr. Jaishankar reviewed the progress in bilateral relations and shared perspectives on both global and region...

April 10, 2024 10:03 AM

UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries celebrating Eid Al Fitr on April 10

The United Arab Emirates, along with other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and many Arab nations, have officially declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, as the first day of Eid Al Fitr. This joyous occasion marks the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan for millions of Muslims across the region. The announcement comes after the Shawwal crescent moon, signifying the end of fasting, was not visible on Monday evening. Eid festivities will be ushered in with a long weekend for UAE public ...