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US welcomes restoration of relations between Gulf states

SPA | Washington

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The US welcomed the restoration of cooperation on military, economic, health, cultural and anti-corruption initiatives among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

This came in a statement issued yesterday by US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo.

"We are encouraged by the progress achieved with the Al Ula declaration at the summit of GCC states, which represents a positive step towards restoring Gulf and Arab unity," Pompeo said.

He stressed that a truly united Gulf will bring more prosperity through the free flow of goods and services and more security to GCC's people.

Pompeo has welcomed the pledge of restoring cooperation in military, economic, health and cultural initiatives, confirming that the restoration of full diplomatic relations will unity all parties in the region against common threats.

In the conclusion of the statement, US Secretary of State Pompeo expressed thanks Kuwait for its efforts in mediation and support to resolve the Gulf conflict.