HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, meets with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 23rd Session of the Joint Defence Council

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and Prime Minister, today met with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 23rd Session of the Joint Defence Council, and His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), at Riffa Palace.

His Royal Highness affirmed that Gulf cooperation continues to advance across various sectors, reflecting the historical and fraternal ties among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states.

His Royal Highness highlighted the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to deepening defence cooperation and coordination among GCC member states, contributing to reinforcing security, stability, and development, and achieving shared goals and aspirations in line with the visions and aspirations of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member states.

They conveyed the greetings of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member states, to HM the King and His Royal Highness.

In turn, His Royal Highness conveyed the greetings of His Majesty the King and his own greetings to Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC member states.

His Royal Highness expressed the Kingdom’s pride in the honourable stances taken by the GCC member states and their close cooperation in light of the developments and challenges facing the region.

His Royal Highness underscored that these positions reflect the unity, shared goals, and the common destiny of GCC member states, as well as the deep-rooted ties and determination that unite them in confronting challenges, safeguarding resources, and strengthening security and stability for the benefit, progress, and prosperity of their citizens.

His Royal Highness stressed the importance of deepening the joint Gulf defence framework to enhance its efficiency and readiness to address various challenges and developments to achieve mutual goals.

His Royal Highness noted that the regional developments and challenges require a continued effort to strengthen cooperation and coordination and unify efforts to safeguard the security of the GCC member states.

His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of the role played by the Joint Defence Council of the GCC in strengthening military and defence cooperation and coordination, highlighting that its meetings provide an opportunity to exchange views and expertise, and explore ways to further develop cooperation mechanisms.

Their Excellencies, heads of delegations participating in the meeting, and the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), thanked His Royal Highness for his commitment to advancing Gulf cooperation across various sectors, particularly in the military and defence fields. They also wished the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people continued progress and prosperity.

HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials, were in attendance.