Manama:Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, Minister of Defence Affairs, led the 23rd meeting of the Joint Defence Council of the Ministers of Defence of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting included participation from several notable officials, such as Mohammed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the United Arab Emirates; His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia; and other defence leaders from Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and the GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi.
During the meeting, Lt. Gen. Al Nuaimi conveyed greetings from Bahrain's leadership and emphasized the importance of joint GCC action in light of regional and global challenges affecting security and stability. He praised the efforts of the GCC General Secretariat and the commitment to advancing military and defence cooperation among member states.
Lt. Gen. Al Nuaimi highlighted the need for intensified cooperation and increased combat readiness in response to evolving regional challenges, particularly citing Iran's hostile actions and violations of holy sites in Saudi Arabia. He expressed support for Saudi Arabia's upcoming presidency of the Council, confident in its ability to lead future cooperation and prosperity for GCC states.
The meeting agenda focused on enhancing military cooperation and coordination among GCC armed forces, aiming to bolster security and stability in the region. The Secretary-General of the GCC expressed gratitude to Bahrain for its support in ensuring the success of the Council's initiatives.