Riffa:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, met today with the heads of delegations participating in the 23rd Session of the Joint Defence Council at Riffa Palace. The meeting also included His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness emphasized the continuous advancement of Gulf cooperation across various sectors, highlighting the historical and fraternal ties among GCC member states. He reiterated Bahrain's commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to deepening defence cooperation and coordination within the GCC, thereby reinforcing security, stability, and development.
The meeting facilitated an exchange of greetings between the leaders of the GCC member states and His Majesty the King. His Royal Highness expressed pride in the GCC member states' honorable stances and cooperation in addressing regional challenges, underscoring the unity and shared goals of the GCC.
His Royal Highness stressed the importance of enhancing the efficiency and readiness of the joint Gulf defence framework to confront various challenges. He noted the necessity of continued efforts to strengthen cooperation and coordination to safeguard the security of the GCC member states.
The session also highlighted the role of the Joint Defence Council in strengthening military and defence cooperation, providing a platform for exchanging views and expertise. The heads of delegations and the GCC Secretary-General expressed their gratitude to His Royal Highness for his dedication to advancing Gulf cooperation, particularly in military and defence sectors, and wished Bahrain continued progress.
In attendance were HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials.