HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 43rd GCC Ministers of Interior
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with the heads of delegations participating in the meeting of the 43rd Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Interior, and His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC, at Riffa Palace today.
His Royal Highness affirmed that the close and historic bonds between the GCC member states are the foundation for the advancement of Gulf cooperation and integration to meet the aspirations of their peoples.
His Royal Highness noted that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, remains committed to joint Gulf action and strengthening partnerships among member states, in line with the visions and aspirations of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries.
During the meeting, the heads of delegations conveyed the greetings of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries, to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
In turn, His Royal Highness conveyed his own greetings to Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries, wishing them continued success in achieving their shared objectives.
His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of building on the achievements of joint Gulf action and strengthening efforts to deepen Gulf cooperation, strengthen joint security, and share knowledge to advance GCC member states’ shared aspirations and objectives.
His Royal Highness affirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its unwavering support for all measures taken to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability, protect its citizens and residents, and exercise its right to self-defence. His Royal Highness emphasised that the security of Saudi Arabia is an integral part of the security of Bahrain and the wider Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister also reiterated Bahrain’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the continued terrorist attacks carried out by the Houthi terrorist militia against Saudi Arabia, describing them as a flagrant violation of the Kingdom’s sovereignty.
His Royal Highness commended the unity and solidarity demonstrated by GCC member states in confronting the hostile Iranian aggression, affirming the GCC’s united stance against any threat to their security, stability, sovereignty and the safety of their citizens. HRH further expressed his appreciation for the GCC’s pivotal role and continued efforts to consolidate regional security, stability and peace, highlighting its prominent standing at the regional and international levels, as well as the significant achievements made throughout its history, particularly in the field of security.
For their part, the heads of delegations participating in the meeting, along with the Secretary-General of the GCC, thanked His Royal Highness’s commitment to supporting joint Gulf action, in a manner that benefits all GCC member states and their peoples. They also wished the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.
The meeting is being held as part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, known as the “Bahrain Summit”.
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 Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials, were also in attendance.
