Valletta, Jumada I 2, 1438, Jan 30, 2017, SPA -- Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Member States, met here today with Speaker of the Maltese House of Representatives Angelo Farrugia. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of joint cooperation between the two sides. They also discussed the latest developments in the Middle East as well as ways of combating terrorist and extremist organizations. For his part, Al-Zayani stressed the GCC keenness in restoring security and stability in the region and stopping bloodshed and destruction. --SPA 16:27 LOCAL TIME 13:27 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w322336