Manama, Safar 6, 1438, Nov 6, 2016, SPA -- Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa met here today with GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani and UK Ambassador to Bahrain Simon Martin. The meeting was held in the framework of the preparations for the meeting of GCC leaders with British Prime Minister Theresa May set for next December, on the sidelines of the upcoming GCC Leaders' Summit in Bahrain. The Minister welcomed Dr. Zayani and Ambassador Simon Martin and expressed pride in the historical UK-GCC relations and their progress at all levels, affirming that the next period would witness a great momentum and a strong boost for common interests and to preserve world security and peace. Dr. Zayani expressed the GCC countries' desire to consolidate their ties with all countries of the world, led by the United Kingdom, to avail all sides and reflect positively on regional security and stability. As to the British Ambassador, he expressed his country's appreciation of the UK-GCC relations, hailing the GCC prime role in underpinning security and stability in the region. --SPA 18:51 LOCAL TIME 15:51 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w