GCC foreign ministers held here last night a meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The joint communiqué issued at the end of the meeting highlighted the existing friendly relations between the GCC member states and the US. The two sides reiterated their inalienable stance against all forms of terrorism, and pledged to extend support to any regional or international effort for combating terrorism. They pointed out that realizing stability and prosperity in the Middle East would serve mutual interests and would further enhance the pillars of the global peace and security. --more 10 59 Local Time 07 59 GMT