Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in the Duchy of Luxembourg, Josep Borrell, in Duchy of Luxembourg. The meeting discussed the agenda of the EU-GCC High Level Forum on Regional Security and Cooperation scheduled to be held today. Albudaiwi said that the meeting discussed the relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union, and was an opportunity to discuss issues of mutual interest between the two sides to address common challenges and enhance dialogue and cooperation in various fields. The meeting also discussed the situation in the Middle East, especially after the recent developments and escalations in the region, Albudaiwi added. He underlined that both sides agree on the importance of supporting efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region, and working to urge all relevant parties to reduce the escalation. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continue communication and joint work between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union, to elevate the relations to levels that serve the common interests of both sides and contribute to enhancing regional and international stability. Source: Qatar News Agency