Saudi FM: Russia can play role in fighting terrorism

Riyadh has formed a fairly representational delegation of the Syrian opposition, which along with other groups is a key player at the Geneva talks with the government, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

US Defense Chief Urges GCC to Focus on ISIS, Regional Security

U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter called on Gulf Cooperation Council nations to engage more in the fight against the Islamic State.

Gulf states stress importance of a unified Syria

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) expressed its support for a political solution in Syria and stressed on the importance of keeping Syria’s territories unified in a joint statement Wednesday, Al Arabiya news channel reported.

Gulf states back Saudi in its fight against ‘terrorism’

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)  and the Arab League on Sunday expressed support for Saudi Arabia’s ongoing fight against “terrorism.”

Gulf states under fire for not accepting Syrian refugees

Gulf states are under fire from human rights groups for not doing more for Syrian refugees as Syria’s neighbours struggle to house those fleeing across their borders and the EU grapples with its worst refugee crisis since World War II.