RIYADH, March 13 (KUNA) — GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi discussed on Monday with the US Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration Frank A. Rose ways to execute the strategic partnership between the agency and GCC, which was announced on May 2015.

In a statement, GCC Secretariat said during the meeting, the two sides also asserted on the importance of nuclear safety, nuclear proliferation, and ban on the transfer of nuclear materials to terrorist groups, including talks on bolstering strategic partnership between the two entities.

During the meeting, Rose also congratulated Al-Budaiwi on assuming the new post, expressing best wishes and success in his mission. (end) mdm.mb

Source: Kuwait News Agency