GS 2 – International Relation
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is a regional intergovernmental organization formed to promote economic, political, and security cooperation among its member states. It plays a key role in Middle Eastern geopolitics and global energy markets.
Founded: 25 May 1981
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Member Countries
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
Objectives
- To foster economic and political integration among member states.
- To develop unified policies in various sectors, such as trade, finance, customs, tourism, and legal matters.
- To enhance collective security and defense.
- To promote cultural and social integration.
- GCC countries possess almost half of the world’s oil reserves