Riyadh – The Sultanate of Oman on Wednesday took part in the emergency meeting of GCC Interior Ministers held at the headquarters of the GCC Secretariat General in Riyadh, with the participation of  HE Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal al Busaidi, Minister of Interior.

The meeting reviewed the latest regional security developments and discussed ways to strengthen joint coordination and Gulf security cooperation in addressing current challenges, with the aim of enhancing security and stability across the region.

Ministers stressed the importance of unifying efforts and enhancing the exchange of information and expertise among security agencies to support joint Gulf action and safeguard the achievements of GCC member states.

Upon arrival at the GCC Secretariat General headquarters, Sayyid Hamoud was received by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Jassim Mohamed al Budaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC.

The meeting was also attended by Maj Gen Abdullah bin Ali al Harthy, Assistant Inspector General of Police and Customs for Operations.

Earlier in the day, Sayyid Hamoud arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, where he was received by Dr Khalid bin Mohammed al Battal, Deputy Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia; Najib bin Hilal al Busaidi, Oman’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; Brig Hamad bin Ajlan al Amimi, GCC Assistant Secretary General for Security Affairs, along with several Saudi officials.