Riffa:His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, engaged with the heads of delegations participating in the 43rd Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Interior meeting at Riffa Palace. The meeting included His Excellency Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Royal Highness emphasized the strong and historical bonds among GCC member states, which are crucial for advancing Gulf cooperation and integration. He reaffirmed Bahrain's commitment, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to joint Gulf action and strengthening partnerships in line with the leaders' visions and aspirations.
During the meeting, the delegation heads conveyed greetings from the GCC leaders to His Royal Highness, who reciprocated with his own greetings, wishing them success in achieving shared goals. His Royal Highness stressed the importance of building on joint Gulf achievements, enhancing cooperation, and sharing knowledge to meet the GCC's objectives.
His Royal Highness also expressed Bahrain's solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting its measures for sovereignty, security, and self-defense, while condemning terrorist attacks by the Houthi militia. He highlighted the GCC's unified stance against threats, particularly Iranian aggression, and commended the council's role in regional security and peace.
The delegations, along with the GCC Secretary-General, expressed gratitude for His Royal Highness's support for joint Gulf action, wishing Bahrain progress and prosperity. The meeting coincides with Bahrain's presidency of the 46th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, the "Bahrain Summit."
The meeting saw the presence of key officials including HE General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, Minister of Interior, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court, and HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy.