Syrian civilians begin leaving rebel-held parts of Aleppo - Government opened safe corridors to leave | kuwaittimes

Syrian government forces secure a street as civilians come back to the neighbourhood of Bani Zeid, on Aleppo's northern outskirts on July 29, 2016, a day after Syrian government forces took control of the previously rebel-held district.nGovernment forces have surrounded rebel-held districts in eastern Aleppo since July 17, sparking fears for an estimated 250,000 people who live there. / AFP PHOTO / GEORGE OURFALIAN

Syrian civilians begin leaving rebel-held parts of Aleppo - Government opened safe corridors to leave

By Kuwait Times

July 30, 2016 | 10:59 p.m EDT

KUWAIT: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Al-Budaiwi, said on Thursday that it is essential to keep pushing joint Arab action forward and harness political, economic, and military capabilities to address various challenges. Al-Budaiwi made the remark while giving a lecture at Mubarak Al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College in the presence of several high-ranking army officers, according to a Kuwaiti Army statement.

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi meets officers and personnel at Mubarak Al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College.- KUNA photos

He reviewed the crucial role of the GCC member countries amid global changes and polarizations that have contributed to cementing and solidifying the Gulf bloc, stressing that the GCC has always been keen on serving the interests of its countries and people and promoting its strategic partnerships in all fields. For his part, Commander of Mubarak Al-Abdullah Joint Command and Staff College Maj. Gen. Fahad Fahiman said the GCC chief’s lecture is part of the college’s program for students from sister countries. — KUNA

July 30, 2016 10:59 PM

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