The Assistant Secretary General for Economic Affairs of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr Mohamed Bin Obeid Al-Mazroi has said that GCC would encourage its member countries to participate in Maldives Donor Conference to be held from 28-29 March. He revealed this during his meeting with Vice President Dr Mohamed Waheed who is currently on an official visit to Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at the meeting held at the Headquarters of GCC, the Vice President briefed Dr Mohamed Bin Obeid Al-Mazroi on the preparations being made for the Donor Conference and on priority areas for assistance.

Dr Mohamed Bin Obeid Al-Mazroi said that apart from encouraging its member countries to participate at the meeting, the Gulf Cooperation Council itself would be represented at the conference.