GCC reaffirms Kuwaiti-Saudi ownership of Dorra field, urges respect for sovereignty

The Ministerial Council of Foreign Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reaffirmed that the entire Dorra gas field lies within Kuwait’s maritime jurisdiction and that ownership of resources in the submerged divided zone is exclusively shared between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

The council categorically rejected any infringement on Kuwait’s sovereignty, calling on Iraq to fully respect the country’s borders, islands, highlands, and maritime areas.

Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Abdullah Al-Yahya, who currently chairs the council, announced plans for joint Gulf and bilateral aid initiatives to Syria, stressing Kuwait’s commitment to Syrian sovereignty following a meeting between His Highness the Amir of Kuwait and Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara’a, report Al-Rai daily.

Al-Yahya also confirmed the upcoming reopening of the Kuwaiti embassy in Syria, currently pending internal procedures.

On the Palestinian issue, Al-Yahya reiterated the GCC’s firm support for the establishment of a Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, calling on all nations to recognize the State of Palestine.

GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Budaiwi announced that work on the unified Gulf visa system is progressing through technical channels, with hopes for implementation before the end of the year. He underscored the council’s unwavering support for Palestinian self-determination in accordance with international resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative.

In its final communiqué, the council emphasized its commitment to Gulf unity, greater regional integration, and coordinated efforts to protect member states from external threats. It also outlined 12 action points on Gaza, including condemning Israeli aggression and advocating for a ceasefire in the region.