Two official delegations from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held their first meeting in Kuwait yesterday to set the mechanisms and procedures for the future phase, after the Al-Ula Summit Declaration in Saudi Arabia on January 5. The meeting discussed the necessary means and measures to enhance the joint work process of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries and achieve the aspirations of their peoples in terms of security, stability, and development. The two sides expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia for hosting the recent Gulf Summit, that resulted in the Al-Ula Declaration. They also thanked Kuwait for hosting the first meeting between them, and expressed appreciation to the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah, for the efforts of his country to heal the rift and its keenness to promote joint Gulf action. (QNA)