Riyadh, April 7 (BNA) Undersecretary for Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa participated in the 151st session of the Ministerial Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, which was held. The headquarters of the General Secretariat is here.
The meeting was chaired by the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, President of the current session.
The session was also attended by the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf.
During the meeting, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah stressed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to enhance cooperation and strategic integration of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and to abide by what was stated in the Al-Ula Declaration. Implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques by completing the elements of economic unity, defense and security systems and coordinating political positions in a way that enhances the solidarity of the GCC states and meets their aspirations for security and stability. unity and prosperity.
He expressed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s appreciation for the efforts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its presidency of the current session of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and its pioneering initiatives in promoting joint Gulf action, preserving the unity and cohesion of the Gulf bloc, and preserving its security. and stability, stressing that it stands by the Arab and Islamic world as one party in the measures it is taking to protect its security and stability and to defend Arab national security in the face of terrorism and foreign interference.
The GCC foreign ministers discussed the recommendations submitted by the relevant ministerial committees and the General Secretariat, as well as the implementing decisions of the Supreme Council at its forty-second session.second abbreviation – A session in Riyadh on promoting Gulf integration, following up on developments in dialogues and strategic relations with countries and international blocs, and stating political positions on regional and international issues.
In a press statement, the Ministerial Council welcomed the success of the Yemeni-Yemeni consultations held under the auspices of the Gulf Cooperation Council from March 29 to April 7, in which the brothers in the Republic of Yemen agreed to draw up a road map for transition. Yemen from a state of war and disintegration into a state of peace, security and reconciliation among its sons and brotherhood with its Gulf and Arab surroundings, in a way that enables Yemen to restore security, peace and stability, and enables its honorable people to do so. They regain their normal life and fulfill all their aspirations. The Council welcomed the decision of the President of the Republic of Yemen, Abd Rabbuh Mansour Hadi, regarding the formation of the Presidential Leadership Council to administer the state politically, militarily and security during the transitional period, and the completion of the implementation of the functions of the Council of Ministers. The transitional phase and delegated the full powers of the President of the Republic.
The Council expressed its full support for the Presidential Command Council and its supporters to enable it to exercise its duties in implementing effective policies and initiatives that achieve security and stability in Yemen. The Leadership Council demanded the start of negotiations with the Houthis, under the supervision of the United Nations, to reach a final and comprehensive political solution in accordance with the references represented in the Gulf initiative, its implementation mechanism and its results. The Comprehensive National Dialogue Conference and Security Council Resolution No. 2216 in a manner that preserves the unity and integrity of Yemen, respects its sovereignty and independence, and rejects any interference in its internal affairs. He renews his support for the efforts of the United Nations, led by its Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, who briefed the Council at this session on the latest developments on the Yemeni arena and the efforts of the US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim. Lending, to reach a political solution according to those references. The Council commended the announcement of the provision of (2) billion dollars equally between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in support of the Central Bank of Yemen, and the provision of (1) billion dollars from the Kingdom, including 600 million dollars for the Support Fund for the Purchase of Oil Derivatives, and 400 million dollars for development projects and initiatives In addition to providing $300 million to fund the humanitarian response plan announced by the United Nations for the year 2022 to improve the standard of living. The service conditions of citizens, stressing the importance of holding an international conference to mobilize the financial resources necessary to support the Yemeni economy and the Central Bank of Yemen.
In its press statement, the Ministerial Council affirmed the keenness of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to activate economic, security and military integration projects, stressing their firm positions on supporting the UAE’s right to sovereignty over its three islands occupied by Iran. Supporting the Palestinian cause, keenness to restore security and stability in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan and Afghanistan, reaching a political solution to end the Yemeni crisis, and calling on Iran to abide by international agreements and principles. Good neighborliness, the need for international cooperation in rejecting violence, extremism and terrorism, settling international conflicts, including the Ukrainian crisis, through dialogue and diplomatic means, and joint action to enhance regional and international security, peace and stability.
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