Trump, Gulf Leaders Laud Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Regional, Global Role at GCC-USA Summit
Saudi Press Agency
Riyadh, May 14, 2025, SPA -- During today's GCC-USA Summit in Riyadh, US President Donald J. Trump and the leaders and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states expressed gratitude and appreciation to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. They lauded the Kingdom's pivotal and pioneering role in supporting regional and international issues, its consistent efforts to strengthen solidarity and joint action, and its backing of peaceful initiatives and de-escalation. The leaders' remarks affirmed the depth of their strong relations and confidence in the Kingdom's effective role in enhancing security and stability and advancing regional cooperation across various levels.
President Trump affirmed the GCC states' pivotal role in fostering a stable and prosperous Middle East, highlighting the global attention and admiration for the region's opportunities.
He affirmed that the United States supports all efforts by countries in the region to advance the future of the Palestinian people, as well as relations with Syria, on which the US decided to lift sanctions, and also with Lebanon, which has a new opportunity to build a prosperous state at peace with its neighbors.
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain commended Saudi Arabia's distinguished humanitarian efforts and leadership in advancing peaceful initiatives to resolve conflicts, particularly its recent endeavors to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
He emphasized the significance of the strategic partnership between the GCC and the United States in enhancing security and development, and underscored that this partnership is vital to safeguarding mutual accomplishments and realizing the aspirations of the peoples for a more prosperous and stable future.
Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah affirmed the GCC states' unified commitment to regional and global security and stability through dialogue and cooperation. He stressed their rejection of any actions undermining their security, sovereignty, or resources.
Highlighting regional challenges, he expressed hope that the summit will contribute to addressing critical issues, particularly the stalled Middle East peace process, emphasizing the need for a just and comprehensive resolution to the Palestinian issue based on international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative, leading to an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
He also underscored the importance of international efforts to ensure Syria's security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and to end the suffering of its people and foreign interference.
Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs and Personal Representative of the Sultan of Oman Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tarik Al Said highlighted the long-term strategic nature of GCC-US relations, focused on security, stability, and cooperation in political, economic, technological, and defense areas.
Expressing deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, he attributed it to decades of Israeli occupation and the international community's failure to achieve a just peace.
He acknowledged President Trump's positive role in ending the Yemen conflict and restoring Red Sea navigation, hoping for further progress in Yemen.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi underscored that the Gulf-US partnership rests on a strong foundation, evidenced by trade, investment, education, energy, and defense cooperation, overseen by 10 joint working groups.
He highlighted the Gulf states' leadership in traditional energy alongside pioneering US partnerships in clean energy and environmental innovation. These ties are reinforced by extensive Gulf student enrollment in American universities, the presence of US academic branches in the region, and deep defense relations featuring significant agreements and shared facilities, forming a unique model of multidimensional strategic integration.
Albudaiwi reaffirmed the GCC states' unwavering support for the Palestinian people across all levels.
-- SPA
19:38 Local Time 16:38 GMT
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