Baghdad:Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, chaired the 30th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Transport and Communications. The meeting took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of its presidency of the GCC's 46th session.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the meeting was attended by GCC ministers and officials responsible for transport and communications, along with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC. Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasized Bahrain's dedication to enhancing the transport and communications sector, underscoring its significance in economic development, connectivity among GCC member states, service efficiency, and infrastructure development.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla highlighted these efforts as part of Bahrain's comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He stressed the importance of strengthening the readiness and resilience of transport and logistics systems to maintain service continuity, ensure the uninterrupted movement of passengers and goods, and uphold supply chain continuity.
The Minister also emphasized the necessity for ongoing coordination and cooperation among GCC member states to further develop joint connectivity projects, enhance the use of modern technologies, and implement sustainable transport initiatives. This approach aims to strengthen Gulf economic integration and improve the sector's efficiency and competitiveness.
The ministers discussed various agenda items related to the development of the transport and communications sector and the enhancement of joint GCC cooperation. Topics included connectivity projects among member states, logistics integration, regulatory framework improvements, and the progress of specialized committees and working groups, along with joint initiatives and projects.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed reiterated Bahrain's commitment to supporting joint GCC efforts and enhancing cooperation and integration in the transport and communications sector to foster the development and prosperity of GCC member states and their peoples.