‘Riyadh Summit outcome will enhance joint action’

Prime Minister HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has praised the 36th session of the GCC Supreme Council Summit, held recently in Riyadh.

“The outcome of the GCC Summit, and the creative initiatives launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and GCC leaders will open up new horizons of joint GCC action and make it more capable of facing challenges,” Prince Khalifa said.

The Premier made the statement as he received at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, who briefed him about the resolutions issued by the GCC leaders to enhance GCC cooperation in the political, economic, security and military fields. The Prime Minister congratulated Dr Al Zayani on being re-appointed by GCC leaders for a new three-year term, wishing him every success in developing the joint GCC action.

The Premier underscored the importance of initiatives aimed at strengthening the GCC and transferring it to an entity with unified stances in order to meet the GCC peoples’ aspirations in this regard, describing the GCC as a ‘safety valve’ to ensure security and stability, face challenges and preserve the landmark gains and achievements attained by the member states in various fields.

Prince Khalifa affirmed that the GCC had managed to create a solid foundation of relations among its member states and set an effective model of partnership and cooperation in the security, economic and security fields, stressing that the bloc had proved its ability to withstand challenges, thanks to its leaders’ shared desire to preserve it as an all-inclusive framework for their countries’ joint action.

“The rapidly unfolding developments in the region require us to be more prepared to deal with any emerging situations, fortify our countries against those seeking to drag them to the abyss of conflicts and destruction and focus our efforts on development through which we fulfil the needs of our peoples for a decent, secure and stable life,” the Premier said.