Manama: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday to participate in the 167th session of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council, a key regional diplomatic gathering bringing together top foreign ministers from across the Gulf.
The meeting of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf is being held in the Bahraini capital, Manama, under the chairmanship of Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani.
The session includes the participation of foreign ministers from all GCC member states, focusing on regional coordination, political developments, and shared strategic interests.
Upon arrival at Manama International Airport, Prince Faisal bin Farhan was received by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani.
He was also welcomed by GCC Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, along with Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairy.
Prince Faisal bin Farhan is scheduled to take part in discussions during the ministerial council session, which forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation and policy alignment among Gulf states on matters of mutual concern, including regional security, economic integration, and diplomatic coordination.
The GCC Ministerial Council regularly convenes to review developments across the region and advance collective positions on international and regional issues affecting member states.
