This came in the final communique of the GCC's 43rd session, which kicked off in Riyadh earlier on Friday.

The Gulf bloc's ministerial council will now have to follow up on Kuwait's naming of a new candidate to hold the post as of early February, according to the communique.

It voiced much appreciation for the great, sincere and sincere efforts and effective contributions of the GCC's outgoing secretary-general Nayef Al-Hajraf whose term expires Jan. 31, 2023.

Meanwhile, the council welcomed Qatar's presidency of the 44th session of the GCC, according to the concluding statement. — SPA