GCC Rejects Conflict Politics

TDT | Manama

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Jasem Mohammed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), stressed that the region consistently works toward building a stable and secure regional environment through constructive policies focused on development and prosperity rather than conflict and war.

His remarks came during a session titled “The Middle East After Zero-Sum Politics,” held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Türkiye. The session also featured Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, and Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit.

Albudaiwi said the GCC has long been committed to diplomacy and dialogue, guided by principles of respecting state sovereignty, non-interference, and peaceful resolution of disputes, which have strengthened mutual trust with regional and international partners.

He also referred to recent Iranian attacks on GCC states, describing them as serious and unjustified, and noted their impact on regional security. However, he affirmed that these incidents have not changed the GCC’s strategic approach, which remains focused on development, stability, and humanitarian support.

The GCC Secretary-General highlighted the Council’s active role in regional issues, particularly its support for the Palestinian cause and the two-state solution, alongside humanitarian and political initiatives in various crises. He stressed that regional and global stability is a shared responsibility.

He further underlined that regional organisations are no longer optional but essential, noting that success is measured not only by internal cohesion but also by the ability to build partnerships and contribute to global stability.

In this context, he said the GCC has strengthened its international role through 28 strategic partnerships and cooperation with eight regional organisations, positioning itself as a key bridge for dialogue, peace, and prosperity.

Albudaiwi concluded that the GCC’s achievements reflect collective Gulf strength and resilience, along with its ability to deliver outcomes beyond expectations, reinforcing its standing on the global stage and supporting a cooperative regional framework that advances security and stability.