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RIYADH: The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi and Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia YASUNARI Morino discussed bilateral relations in Riyadh on Tuesday.

During their meeting at the headquarters of the General Secretariat, the two officials discussed several topics of common interest along with ways to develop and enhance them to serve mutual interests.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, they also discussed preparations for the GCC Secretary-General’s visit to Japan this week, a review of the latest developments in the free trade agreement negotiations between the two sides and a follow-up on the joint action plan for the period 2024-2028.

On Monday, the GCC and Japan launched the second round of negotiations for a free trade agreement, with talks to be held in Tokyo until July 4.