Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, departed the Kingdom of Bahrain today for the State of Kuwait to lead Bahrain's delegation at the 45th GCC Summit. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister will lead Bahrain's delegation on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. According to Bahrain News Agency, upon departure, His Royal Highness was accompanied by several key ministers and officials. The delegation includes the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Legal Affairs and Acting Minister of Labour, HE Yousif bin Abdulhussain Khalaf. Also present were the Minister of Health, HE Dr Jaleela bint AlSayed Jawad Hasan, the Minister of Cabinet Affairs, HE Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Planning, HE Amna bint Ahmed Al-Rumaihi. The delegation further includes the Minister of Industry and Commerce, HE Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, the Private Secretary to HRH the Crown Prince, HE Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the President of the Court of the Crown Prince, HH Shaikh Salman bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa. Additionally, escort officer to HRH the Crown Prince, His Excellency Colonel Shaikh Ahmed bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Advisor for Media Affairs at the Court of the Crown Prince, HE Isa bin Abdul Rahman Al Hammadi, the Deputy National Security Advisor, and the Deputy Secretary-General of the Supreme Defence Council, Shaikh Khalid bin Ali bin Jaber Al Khalifa, were part of the entourage. The delegation also comprises the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the State of Kuwait, HE Salah Ali Al Malki, the Director General of the Prime Minister's Office, Hamad Yaqoob Al Mahmeed, and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Communication Centre, Ahmed Khalid Al Araifi, underscoring the importance of the summit for Bahrain and the comprehensive representation of its government i n regional affairs.