KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) — Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Affairs Najeeb Al-Bader reaffirmed on Monday the collective commitment of GCC member states to strengthening political and security cooperation. He stated that this collaboration is essential for addressing emerging threats and ensuring regional stability, security, and prosperity.
His remarks followed a virtual meeting of senior officials from GCC foreign ministries, chaired by Kuwait, in accordance with directives issued during the extraordinary 48th session of the GCC Ministerial Council. The meeting focused on current developments affecting the security landscape of the Gulf region, as well as broader regional and international issues.
Discussions included humanitarian and environmental aspects, with particular emphasis on reinforcing food security systems, ensuring the resilience of supply chains, and improving readiness for emergency health responses. The officials also reviewed proposals and expert reports from member states regarding the updating of emergency response plans, assessing multidimensional risks, and enhancing coordination between national and collective crisis management frameworks.
Al-Bader underscored the importance of holding regular consultations among GCC states to maintain continuous coordination. He emphasized that these meetings reflect the shared destiny and common interests of the Gulf nations, reinforcing their unity and collective resilience.
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Kuwait Assistant FM stresses joint commitment to boost GCC coordination
KUWAIT, June 30 (KUNA) — Kuwaiti Assistant Foreign Minister for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Affairs Najeeb Al-Bader reaffirmed on Monday the shared commitment of GCC member states to enhancing political and security coordination. nIn a statement to KUNA, he stressed that this aims to address potential threats and ensure the safety, stability, and prosperity of the region. nHis remarks followed the conclusion of a virtual meeting of senior officials from GCC foreign ministries, chaired by Kuwait, which was held in accordance with the directives of foreign ministers during the extraordinary 48th session of the GCC Ministerial Council. nAl-Bader explained that the meeting focused on the current developments affecting the security and stability of the GCC states, as well as regional and international developments. nThe discussions covered humanitarian and environmental dimensions including strengthening food security systems, ensuring the sustainability of supply chains, and improving emergency health response readiness. nAdditionally, the meeting reviewed proposals and expert reports from member states on updating emergency plans, assessing multi-dimensional risks, and promoting greater integration between national and collective crisis management efforts. nAl-Bader emphasized the importance of holding such meetings regularly to maintain ongoing coordination among GCC states, reflecting their shared destiny and common interests. (end) r nnma.ahm