The text of the following statement was released by the governments of the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Egypt, Iraq, Jordan and Yemen:
At the invitation of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the foreign ministers of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Yemen, and the Secretary General of the GCC. met in New York on September 23, 2022 to underscore the historic and enduring partnership between their countries and enhance joint cooperation in all areas.
Building on the success of the Jeddah Security and Development Summit in July 2022, the Secretary of State underscored America’s enduring commitment to the security and territorial defense of America’s partners and taking all measures necessary to preserve the security and stability of the region and develop joint areas of cooperation. and integration
The ministers underscored the historic, strategic, ambitious and growing partnerships between the United States and the GCC, its member states, as well as Iraq, Jordan, Egypt and Yemen, to promote peace, security, stability and economic prosperity in the country. Middle East and address regional and global challenges, including humanitarian, food, health and climate crises.
