Khalid bin Salman: We Will Raise Level of GCC Armed Forces Against Threats

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman during the GCC meeting (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman during the GCC meeting (SPA)
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Khalid bin Salman: We Will Raise Level of GCC Armed Forces Against Threats

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman during the GCC meeting (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman during the GCC meeting (SPA)

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman emphasized the significance of strengthening many facets among the Gulf states to protect these nations' resources and the benefits of their peoples, advance their accomplishments, and realize the leaders' ambitions and objectives.

Prince Khalid highlighted the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to raise the level of its armed forces to act as a shield against risks and threats, establish regional security and stability, and defend national interests and economic resources.

Prince Khalid chaired the 19th meeting of the GCC Joint Defense Council for the Ministers of Defense, with the participation of GCC Defense Ministers, Secretary General Nayef al-Hajraf, and the Commander of the GCC Unified Military Command, Lt-Gen Eid al-Shalawi.

The meeting addressed the joint military action stated on the agenda while the participants made essential decisions and recommendations.

The Saudi minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of the Saudi leadership, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

"Pleased to chair the 19th GCC Joint Defense Council today. We reviewed various aspects of our cooperation, reaffirmed our joint efforts to bolster defense coordination between us against common threats, and explored ways to preserve peace, security, and stability in the region," tweeted Prince Khalid.

The Saudi Defense Minister thanked his GCC counterparts and the Secretary-General for their sincere efforts to create and improve the GCC defense action.

He further expressed the hope that these initiatives would successfully achieve the welfare of the GCC's citizens and nations and maintain the GCC security and safety under the guidance of the GCC leaders.



UAE President, Qatar’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
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UAE President, Qatar’s PM Discuss Bilateral Ties

The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM
The UAE President met with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi. Photo: WAM

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani.

During Tuesday’s meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, the two sides exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

The UAE President and the Qatari Prime Minister discussed the close relations between the two countries and various aspects of their cooperation. They affirmed their shared commitment to strengthening collaboration for the benefit of both nations, WAM said.

The two sides also reviewed several regional and international issues of common concern and exchanged views on recent developments, it added.