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.
