GCC + US stress commitment to maritime security in the region: The GCC’s foreign ministers and Secretary General Jassim Muhammad Al Budaiwi met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during which they asserted their commitment to upholding freedom of navigation and maritime security, according to a joint statement. They stressed their willingness to tackle any illegal actions taking place at sea or any other territories that could impact shipping lanes, international trade, or oil installations within the GCC.

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