The GCC is central to Washington's vision.

On June 7th, as part of his visit to Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken attended a meeting with diplomats from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

US Secretary of State Blinken attends a meeting with his GCC counterparts in Ryadh, Saudi Arabia on June 7. (Source: Reuters)

At the ministerial meeting on the strategic partnership between the US and the GCC, the head of US diplomacy affirmed that Washington's presence in the Gulf region demonstrates a special interest and a desire to invest deeply in promoting cooperation with all countries in the region.

According to Blinken, the GCC is "at the core of the U.S. vision" for "a more stable, secure, and prosperous Middle East."

The conference agenda discussed key regional issues such as the conflicts in Yemen, Sudan, Syria, and the Palestinian territories.

According to Secretary of State Blinken, the US and the GCC countries are working together to find a solution to the Yemeni civil war, while also determined to seek a political solution in Syria to “maintain the unity and sovereignty, and meet the aspirations of the people” of that country.

Earlier that day, Foreign Secretary Blinken held talks with his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Prince Faisal.

The U.S. State Department said the two sides are “determined to continue cooperating in counterterrorism, supporting efforts to bring lasting peace to Yemen and promoting stability, security, de-escalation and integration in the region.” Washington and Riyadh also pledged to continue working closely to “end hostilities in Sudan.”

After arriving in Jeddah on June 6th to begin a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, Foreign Minister Blinken also met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

During the meeting, which lasted approximately 100 minutes, the two leaders discussed topics including Saudi Arabia's support for the evacuation of American citizens and diplomats from Sudan, and the need for political dialogue in Yemen.

Foreign Minister Blinken and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also discussed the two countries' shared priorities, including combating terrorism through the global coalition against the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), a peaceful solution in Yemen, and strengthening bilateral cooperation in economic and scientific fields.

Mr. Blinken's visit comes as Saudi Arabia is increasingly inclined to strengthen ties with Washington's rivals in the region.

Saudi Arabia and Iran unexpectedly signed an agreement to normalize relations under the mediation of China, while the Arab League (AL) also restored Syria's full membership to the bloc.

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden's administration remains at odds with Saudi Arabia over the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khasoggi inside Riyadh's consulate in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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