London: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met in London with Chair of the International Trade Committee in the United Kingdom Parliament Liam Byrne.
At the beginning of the meeting, the Secretary General underscored the important role played by legislative institutions in supporting the paths of economic and trade cooperation between nations. He praised the historical relations between the GCC and the UK and the continuous growth they are witnessing at various levels.
They also reviewed the progress made in the free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations between the GCC and the UK, aiming to reach a comprehensive agreement that serves mutual interests and allows for broader horizons of economic and investment integration, thereby enhancing the strategic partnership between the two sides.