Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Al-Budaiwi expressed on Sunday the GCC states’ condemnation of statements made by Iranian officials against the GCC states.
In a press statement, Al-Budaiwi pointed out that these Iranian statements infringe upon the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the rights of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding its three islands (Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Abu Musa) which are occupied by Iran, and the sovereignty of the Durra oil field, which is jointly owned by the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
“These statements contained fallacies, false claims, and unacceptable allegations that contradict the principles of non-interference in internal affairs and good neighborliness-which Iran violated through its aggression against the sovereignty and independence of the State of Qatar,” the GCC chief stated.
Furthermore, Al-Budaiwi noted that these statements contradict the GCC states’ continuous efforts to enhance and develop relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran at all levels.
