HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnesses signing of the General Agreement on the GCC Railway Project
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today met with His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the heads of delegations participating in the 30th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council for Transport, at Riffa Palace.
His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to supporting efforts that advance the progress and prosperity of GCC States and their peoples, in line with the visions and aspirations of the leaders of the GCC States.
His Royal Highness affirmed the continued success of joint GCC efforts, noting that these achievements reflect member states’ commitment to turning shared aspirations into strategic projects and pioneering development initiatives.
During the meeting, the GCC Secretary General and heads of delegations conveyed the greetings of the leaders of the GCC States to His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
In turn, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings of His Majesty the King, along with his own greetings, to the leaders of the GCC States.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also witnessed the signing ceremony of the General Agreement on the GCC Railway Project.
On this occasion, His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation in this vital sector and developing transport and communications networks across the GCC to improve efficiency, enhance connectivity and advance shared economic growth and development.
His Royal Highness underscored the strategic importance of the GCC Railway Project in advancing transport and logistics services, facilitating trade, and creating further economic and investment opportunities.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister further emphasised the importance of strengthening multilateral coordination and cooperation among GCC States to ensure continued progress in implementing joint strategic projects.
His Royal Highness noted that coordinated efforts and shared expertise among relevant entities are key to achieving common goals and advancing development and prosperity across GCC States and their peoples.
For their part, the GCC Secretary General and heads of delegations expressed their appreciation for His Royal Highness’s commitment to supporting joint GCC action and wished the Kingdom of Bahrain continued progress and prosperity.
The Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the meeting and signing ceremony as part of its presidency of the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, the “Bahrain Summit”.
HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court, HE Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials, also attended the meeting.
