His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has emphasised the importance of continuing to build on the strategic partnerships between the GCC states.
These are critical in ensuring the GCC’s continued progress, he said when he received heads of delegations for a meeting of the GCC Ministerial Council and the third Gulf-Canada Joint Ministerial Meeting for Strategic Dialogue yesterday.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at consolidating peace, security and prosperity, as well as capitalising on opportunities to achieve joint goals across all sectors.
He expressed Bahrain’s condemnation of the renewed Iranian aggression against the GCC states.
He also affirmed the kingdom’s support for all efforts aimed at preventing escalation, protecting civilians and vital infrastructure as well as upholding regional and international peace and security.
HRH Prince Salman welcomed the long-standing relations between the GCC countries and Canada, highlighting the steady progress across a range of fields.
He stressed the importance of building on these ties, including through creating new opportunities that drive forward shared interests, sustainable growth and prosperity.
HRH Prince Salman affirmed the kingdom’s commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad, to bolstering GCC co-ordination and work towards achieving wide-ranging goals.
He referenced the robust foundations of co-operation established by previous GCC leaders, which have strengthened and advanced joint Gulf efforts.
The heads of delegations conveyed the greetings of the other GCC leaders to His Majesty and to HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
Prime Minister’s Court Minister Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani and GCC Secretary General Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi also attended the meeting.
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