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GCC Secretary-General, UN Envoy discuss humanitarian and development support for Syria
Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The meeting reviewed ways to support Syria at multiple levels, particularly efforts to improve the humanitarian and living conditions of the Syrian people. Discussions also addressed the importance of restoring political and security stability, advancing economic recovery, and promoting development.
Albudaiwi stressed the need for concerted regional and international efforts to mobilize humanitarian and development assistance to help the Syrian people and government overcome current and future challenges.
The two sides also exchanged views on the latest regional and international developments.