H.E. Dr. Khalilur Rahman
President of the eighty-first session of the General Assembly
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New York · 20 September 2026
The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Khalilur Rahman, met today with H.E. Mr. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
They exchanged views on recent developments in the Middle East and underscored the importance of dialogue and diplomacy in promoting security, stability and peace across the region.
They also reaffirmed the importance of continued cooperation between the General Assembly and the GCC in support of humanitarian action and peaceful solutions to regional challenges including humanitarian assistance.