Riffa:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and heads of delegations participating in the 30th Meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council for Transport at Riffa Palace.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness underscored Bahrain's commitment to supporting efforts that advance the progress and prosperity of GCC States. He affirmed that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, is dedicated to turning shared aspirations into strategic projects and development initiatives.
During the meeting, the GCC Secretary General and heads of delegations extended greetings from the leaders of the GCC States to His Majesty the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In response, His Royal Highness conveyed greetings from His Majesty the King and himself to the GCC leaders.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of the General Agreement on the GCC Railway Project. He emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation in the transport sector to improve connectivity and economic growth across the GCC.
His Royal Highness highlighted the strategic significance of the GCC Railway Project in advancing transport services, facilitating trade, and creating economic opportunities. He stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation among GCC States for continued progress in strategic projects.
The GCC Secretary General and heads of delegations expressed their appreciation for His Royal Highness's support of joint GCC action. The event was part of Bahrain's presidency of the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, the "Bahrain Summit." Several senior officials, including HE Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa and HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, attended the meeting.