The Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Atiyyah received here today Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith. During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing relations between GCC States and Australia in all fields. They also discussed a number of political issues, particularly the Palestinian cause and the situation in Iraq. The meeting was attended by Saudi Ambassador to Australia Hassan Talaat Nazer, Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kevin Magee and a number of senior officials.
