Qaeda 1431 H. / 19 October 2010, SPA -- William Hague, British Foreign Secretary, welcomed the available opportunities for upgrading the potentials of bilateral cooperation between Britain and GCC member countries. In a press release, Hague said the GCC Days exhibition on display in London is set to build more understanding, cooperation and common commercial exchanges between Britain and the GCC states. He vowed to continue his endeavor to upgrade the British relations with the GCC countries. He expressed belief that the GCC region possesses huge potentials and a promising future, noting the deep-rooted historical ties binding the two parties. We are determined to build on these relations, and particularly to work closely to tackle the regional issues, he said, citing the Middle East peace process, combat of nuclear proliferation and enhancing stability in Yemen.