The minister condemned the Iranian policies towards the GCC countries and declared intention of exporting the revolution to neighbouring countries. "In case they have a revolution it should be confined to their country, as it does not concern the GCC countries", he said, urging Iran to stop supporting terrorism and respect the sovereignty of countries. "If these things happen, we will then respond positively to Iran", he said, reiterating the firm resolve to continue defending security and sovereignty in case Iran continues interfering in the internal affairs of other countries, causing the loss of lives and seeking to impose its hegemony, as witness in some Arab countries. Regarding the presence of the UK Premier as Guest of Honour at the 37th GCC meeting in the backdrop of the election of a new US Administration, he reiterated the GCC leaders' keenness on strengthening external partnership with international allies, brotherly and friendly countries and regional organisations. He underlined in this respect the strong relations binding the GCC countries with major allies, citing the United States of America, the United Kingdom, France and many other countries in the world. He reaffirmed the commitment of all GCC member countries to relations with allies. The minister underscored the crucial importance of the GCC alliance with the United States and said that such strong partnership is not restricted to one US presidency as it dates back to beginning of the 20th century. Shaikh Khalid said that the GCC countries look forward to working the US Administration of President-elect Donald Trump, describing GCC-US relations as based on regional security and stability. Regarding Iraq, he said that that al-Hashd al-Shaabi militia would only deepen the chasm and sectarian divide in this Arab country, wishing Iraq stability. --SPA 01:02 LOCAL TIME 22:02 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w285806