GCC Secretary-General and Chinese Commerce Vice Minister Discuss Free Trade Agreement

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met with China's Vice Minister of Commerce Li Chenggang on October 25, 2026, in Doha. The officials reviewed bilateral economic ties and assessed progress made by negotiating groups on the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement. Both sides emphasized resolving outstanding obstacles to conclude the agreement and enhance trade and investment flows.

Published October 26, 2026 Source: Saudi Press Agency

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Issuing authority: Gulf Cooperation Council, Ministry of Commerce of China
Jurisdiction: Middle East
Publication date: October 25, 2026
Stage: Draft / consultation
Official document: China-GCC Free Trade Agreement
Official source: www.spa.gov.sa

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Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi met with China's Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Representative Li Chenggang in Doha on October 25, 2026, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The bilateral discussions took place on the sidelines of the 9th World Investment Forum.

During the meeting, the two officials reviewed bilateral economic relations and assessed the work completed to date by joint negotiating teams handling the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement.

Both sides underscored the importance of overcoming existing obstacles to finalize the trade pact and accelerate reciprocal commercial and investment flows.