Riyadh, Nov. 21, 2021, SPA -- The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf met at the GCC headquarters today with Brigadier General Pilot Salem Al-Shamsi and the accompanying delegation representing the National Defense College, whereas Al-Hajraf affirmed the stability of the GCC's methodology and its role as a pillar of peace and security. During the meeting, Al-Hajraf briefed the guests on the GCC's march towards achieving comprehensive development, while preserving its regional and international standing, and pioneering role in promoting regional peace and security, citing its capacity as a fundamental actor in global peace and security. The Secretary-General praised the achievements of the National Defense College, which comes as a true reflection of the college’s role and a beacon of strategic thought in line with the directives of the leaders of the GCC states towards preserving the achievements and gains of the cooperation and intensifying efforts to achieve more integration to serve the GCC countries and enhance their security, stability and the well-being and progress of their citizens. --SPA 20:40 LOCAL TIME 17:40 GMT 0031 www.spa.gov.sa/w1654322