DOHA, June 24 (KUNA) -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministerial Council held on Monday its 49th extraordinary meeting in Doha, chaired by Kuwaiti Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Al-Yahya.
Following the extraordinary session, the Ministerial Council issued a statement condemning in the strongest terms the missile strikes launched by Iran against a military base in Qatar, read out by GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al Budaiwi.
The Council expressed deep regret and firm denunciation of the attack, viewing it as a blatant, unacceptable, and dangerous violation of Qatar's sovereignty and airspace, international law, and the UN Charter, Al-Budaiwi said.
The Council expressed full solidarity with Qatar, and affirmed its complete support for any measures the country may take to preserve its security and stability.
The Ministerial Council praised the capabilities of the Qatari Armed Forces in repelling the Iranian attack and emphasized that the security and stability of Qatar is an integral part of the security and stability of all GCC member states.
In this regard, the council welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement of the ceasefire agreement and ending the war between Iran and Israeli occupation forces.
Furthermore, the Council statement praised Oman's role in the US-Iran nuclear negotiations, as well as the U.S. and Qatari efforts in mediating to end the war. (end) sss.ahs