Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi stressed the importance of resuming the grain export agreement between Russia and Ukraine through the Black Sea, in order to facilitate the export of grains, essential food and humanitarian supplies, contributing to ensuring food security in affected countries. He also underlined that the GCC countries support the peaceful efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis.
During a telephone call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Koliba on Wednesday, Albudaiwi reiterated the GCC countries’ position, which is based on the statement issued by the Supreme Council of the GCC during its 43rd session. The statement specifically addressed the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and emphasized the GCC’s adherence to the principles of international law and the United Nations Charter. It underscored the importance of upholding the existing international order, which is founded on respecting the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence of nations, and refraining from interfering in their internal affairs or resorting to the use or threat of force.
During the call, updates on the Ukrainian crisis were discussed, and the two sides also stressed the importance of moving forward towards drafting a joint action plan, which includes significant issues that serve the interests of both sides. (QNA)
Source: Qatar News Agency