Statement [Made on Behalf of the Security Council, at the 10128th Meeting, 2 Apr. 2026, in Connection with the Council's Consideration of the Item Entitled "Cooperation Between the United Nations and Regional and Subregional Organizations in Maintaining International Peace and Security: Gulf Cooperation Council"]

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A Presidential Statement of the Security Council, under agenda item 9 Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security, published in 2026.

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7 subjects

Arab Countries Cooperation Between Organizations Counter-Terrorism International Security Peacebuilding Preventive Diplomacy Regional Cooperation

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* Reissued for technical reasons on 14 May 2026.

At the 10128th meeting of the Security Council, held on 2 April 2026, in connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council reaffirms its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.

“The Security Council recalls all its previous resolutions and presidential statements that highlight the importance of developing effective partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.

“The Security Council expresses its appreciation for the briefings of the Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific, Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace operations, Khaled Khiari, and the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Albudaiwi, on 02 April 2026 emphasizing the important role of regional organizations in addressing issues of international peace and security.

“The Security Council recognizes the Gulf Cooperation Council’s position and expertise in understanding and promoting regional sustainable peace and security, and acknowledges its contributions to regional and international stability through mediation, preventive diplomacy, technical and financial support and humanitarian engagement in support of prevention across the peace continuum.

“The Security Council welcomes the consultations between the Secretariats of the United Nations and the GCC and emphasizes the importance of strengthening institutional cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council, including through regular dialogue, coordination mechanisms, and information sharing, in areas such as conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding, counterterrorism and humanitarian response.

“The Security Council recalls its previous relevant resolutions, which take into consideration the importance of the Gulf region to international peace and security and its vital role to the stability of the world economy.

“The Security Council highlights the significant contribution of GCC member states to the United Nations’ peacekeeping and humanitarian activities.

“The Security Council encourages the holding of regular briefings by the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council to promote closer cooperation and strategic coordination with the United Nations, particularly in addressing emerging threats and challenges to peace and security in the region.

“The Security Council encourages the joint efforts by the United Nations and the GCC to promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of Women and Youth in promoting peace and security in line with resolution 1325 (2000) and resolution 2250 (2015).

“The Security Council encourages collaboration between the United Nations and the GCC to address shared challenges such as maritime security, preventing and countering terrorism, and responding to food-and water security.

“The Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of all Member States of the Gulf Cooperation Council, consistent with principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law.

“The Security Council requests the Secretary-General to include in his next report to the Security Council and the General Assembly on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations recommendations to strengthen institutional relations and cooperation between the United Nations and the Gulf Cooperation Council.”

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