The Gulf Cooperation Council emphasized the importance of maintaining regional and global security and stability in light of the recent rapid developments in the Middle East. The Council's Secretary-General, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi, urged all parties to exercise the utmost restraint to prevent any further escalation that threatens the stability of the region and the safety of its people. He affirmed the necessity for all parties to make joint efforts and adopt diplomacy as an effective means of resolving disputes and ensuring the security and stability of the region. Al-Budaiwi stressed the role of the international community in supporting peace and stability efforts to avoid any consequences that could lead to further escalation, and called on all concerned parties to commit to maintaining regional and global peace and security.