On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the 18th consultative meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders in Jeddah on Wednesday.
The Gulf leaders were in Jeddah to attend the inaugural GCC-Central Asia Summit that was also chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed.
Gulf officials had arrived in the Kingdom on Tuesday for the two meetings. They included Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah and personal representative of the King of Bahrain Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa.
Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa expressed his deep appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s exceptional stances in its humanitarian efforts and fostering stable relations among members of the international community.
Delivering a speech at the Gulf meeting, he commended the positive results of these efforts, saying they aim to transform the region into an inspiring model, fulfilling aspirations for the betterment of humanity.
King Hamad wished Saudi Arabia success in its pursuit to host Expo 2030 and congratulated it on its successful hosting of the Hajj.
He expressed his gratitude to King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed for their hosting of the GCC-Central Asia Summit, saying it would lay the groundwork for consolidating ties, political understanding, economic integration, knowledge and cultural exchanges, as well as security and defense partnerships to safeguard the security and stability of their nations.
