Hijjah 02, 1431 / Nov. 08, 2010, SPA -- Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary General Abdulrahman Ala'ateyah congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on the occasion of being chosen by Forbes magazine as the third most powerful man in the world. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency, Ala'ateyah praised the policy, leadership, wisdom and distinguished roles of the king especially in fighting terrorism, prompting dialogue among followers of religions and civilizations and renouncing violence in solving conflicts among countries.