Riyadh, Jumada I 13, 1439, Jan 30, 2018, SPA -- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Negotiations Dr. Abdulaziz Hamad Aluwaisheg met here today with Director of Norwegian Centre for Conflict Resolution (NOREF) Henrik Thune. During the meeting, they reviewed conflicts in the region and latest developments, especially with regard to the Palestinian cause, Yemen, Syria and Iraq, as well as the efforts exerted to reach political solutions and restore security and stability, to these countries. Dr. Aluwaisheg reaffirmed the important role played by the GCC in solving conflicts in the region and supporting international efforts, in addition to its active contributions, in the field of humanitarian and relief assistance provided by member states, individually as well as jointly. --SPA 19:04 LOCAL TIME 16:04 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w599623