Kuwait- Al Jubeir, Kerry say GCC, US share views on regional issues
Date
1/23/2016 9:05:41 AM
(MENAFN- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) RIYADH Jan 23 (KUNA) -- Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir and American Secretary of State John Kerry have reiterated that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the US share the same views on regional issues on the agenda of a joint meeting held in Riyadh on Saturday.The meeting between the GCC chief diplomats and Kerry discussed various issues of the region developments in Syria Yemen and Libya in addition to the stalled Mideast peace process Al-Juberi told a press conference.The talks also addressed the outcome of the Camp David summit that brought together US President Barack Obama and the GCC leaders last May.The meeting that was characterized by transparency frankness and objectivity discussed Iran's "negative role in the region and the Iranian interference in the internal affairs of countries of the region" the Saudi foreign minister said.Iran still "supports terrorism and practices hostile activities that pose a threat to the region's security and stability" he said reiterating that Tehran must be committed to the nuclear deal with the world powers (5+1).Kerry for his part stressed his country's commitment to the strategic partnership and cooperation with the GCC member states for joint interests as well as defense against any threats. He also underlined support to Saudi Arabia against whatever threatens the Kingdom's security and stability.On today's meeting Kerry said that discussions were "constructive" addressing several issues of common concern such as the Syrian crisis the developments in Yemen and the threats posed by the Houthis and Al-Qaeda besides cooperation against the so-called Islamic State (IS).In addition the US assured the GCC anew over the nuclear deal with Iran as well as Tehran's activities in the region and its support to Hezbollah through Syria he said.Referring to Geneva 3 conference on Syria due later this week Kerry said he would meet later today with the Syrian opposition members and general coordinator Riad Hijab. Talks will focus on the opposition delegation to Geneva III.The US Secretary of State held Syrian president Bashar Al-Asad responsible for attracting "terrorists" to the country and for the spread of violence killings and destruction there.During the visit to Saudi Arabia Kerry will also meet with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Deputy Crown Prince Second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. (end) yms.ad.tma.msa
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