GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
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GCC Hails Saudi Arabia's Pivotal Role in Success of Arab Summit

General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)
General view of the Arab League Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, May 19, 2023. (Saudi Royal Court/Handout via Reuters)

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi hailed on Friday the success of the 32nd Arab Summit that was held in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah.

In a statement, he highlighted the pivotal role played by Saudi Arabia and the Arab League in the success of the summit and its positive outcomes for Arab countries.

He expressed his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their efforts and full support in ensuring the summit was a success.

He noted that the event was held amid critical circumstances with leaders meeting to discuss important issues and mechanisms to bolster regional cooperation.

Albudaiwi added that the summit is an essential platform for consultation and cooperation among Arab countries and an opportunity to discuss issues of mutual concern among member states.

The success of the summit boosts the Arab world’s ability to address future challenges and achieve sustainable development and prosperity for their people, he remarked.



Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Gulf Security Integration

Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)
Gulf interior ministers discussed strengthening joint security cooperation at their meeting in Qatar (SPA)

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reaffirmed the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening security coordination and cooperation among Gulf nations.
Speaking at the 41st GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar on Wednesday, he emphasized the importance of protecting the region’s prosperity and ensuring a brighter future.
The meeting, chaired by Qatar’s Interior Minister Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad, focused on enhancing joint security efforts and addressing key issues on the agenda.
Prince Abdulaziz warned of rising security challenges, including cybercrime, drug trafficking, and cross-border organized crime, during the GCC interior ministers’ meeting in Qatar.
He noted that advanced technologies are making it easier for criminal networks to smuggle weapons and fuel terrorism and extremism, especially in unstable regions.
The minister called for stronger collaboration, better strategies, and capacity-building to tackle these threats.
He also said that the GCC interior ministers’ meeting strengthens joint security efforts to tackle new challenges, supporting regional stability and development.
In a post on X, Prince Abdulaziz affirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to boosting communication, coordination, and integration among Gulf nations, particularly in security, to protect progress and ensure a brighter future.