AlQa'dah 20, 1432, Oct 18, 2011, SPA -- Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) met at his office here today with the Assistant Chief of Staff for International Relations Vice Admiral Philippe Combes of the Republic of France. During the meeting, they discussed ways of enhancing and strengthening relations between the GCC and the French Republic, particularly with regard to military affairs. Dr. Al-Zayani also met here today with US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Arabian Gulf Stephen Seche. During the meeting, they discussed the promotion and strengthening of relations between the GCC and the United States of America and reviewed the latest developments at the regional and international arenas, as well as political issues of common interest.