The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the GCC Secretariat General, and the GCC Rail Authority are continuing to finalize the completion stages of the railway linking the GCC countries, announced GCC Secretary-General Jassim al-Budaiwi.
Budaiwi thanked and congratulated the United Arab Emirates on completing the railway construction within its territory and extending it to the border with Saudi Arabia.
Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Middle East Rail Exhibition and Conference, he underlined the keenness of Gulf leaders to support the process of joint Gulf action to enhance cooperation to reach the desired integration in all fields.
GCC states have taken thoughtful steps to coordinate and unify their policies and strategies, aiming to crystallize an applicable collective action framework that meets the ambitions and aspirations of their people, he added.
Budaiwi affirmed that the GCC states have been able to complete several strategic integration projects.
He stressed that the efforts of the General Secretariat, the GCC Rail Authority, and member states to complete the railway project represent a significant step in the joint Gulf interdependence and integration given its direct positive impact on trade and the free mobility of citizens and residents of the Gulf.
The project also supports joint investments between the member states and strengthens Gulf economic integration and its impact on the global economy.
Budaiwi remarked that the member states, the General Secretariat, and the Gulf Rail Authority are following up on the implementation of the GCC railway project and some member states have already completed building parts of the project within their territories.
