The "Al-Ula" declaration affirms the lofty goals of the Cooperation Council to achieve interdependence and integration among its states

Mohammed bin Rashid: The challenges surrounding us require real Gulf strength and cooperation and stable Arab depth

• Mohammed bin Rashid upon his arrival in the Kingdom ... and received by the Saudi Crown Prince.

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• During the summit of leaders of the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council in the Saudi city of Al-Ula.

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• During the press conference to announce the summit statement.

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The work of the 41st summit of leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, with the participation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at the head of the state delegation, was concluded at the Maraya Center in Al-Ula Governorate in the Madinah region yesterday. His Highness, that the challenges require strength, cohesion, and true Gulf cooperation, and a stable Arab depth.

His Highness said that the Al-Ula summit is "positive ... unified for the class ... anchored for brotherhood."

Vice President of the State: - "We renew our optimism that the coming years will carry stability, security and achievement that will serve our peoples ... and contribute to the stability of our surroundings."

His Highness added, in tweets on “Twitter”: “I participated in the Al-Ula summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council states ... a positive summit ... unified for the class ... entrenched for brotherhood, under the auspices of my brother, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and his Crown Prince, Prince Muhammad bin Salman ... the changes and challenges surrounding us. It requires real Gulf strength, cohesion, and cooperation, and a stable Arab depth.

His Highness added, “40 years ago from today, our father and founder of our state, Sheikh Zayed, hosted the first summit in Abu Dhabi, with his brothers, leaders of the GCC countries, may God have mercy on them all ... the path of cooperation is the legacy of these leaders for their peoples ... and today the march is strengthened ... and brotherhood is consolidated. The spirit of cooperation is renewed in the interest of our peoples. ”

His Highness added, "We reiterate our thanks to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for sponsoring this successful summit ... and renew our confidence in the path of the GCC countries ... and renew our optimism that the coming years will carry stability, security, safety, work and achievement that will serve our peoples ... and contribute to the stability of our surroundings."

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia yesterday at noon, at the head of the state’s delegation to the meetings of leaders and leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council states in the Al-Ula Governorate in the Madinah region, which is chaired by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the sister Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

His Highness, and the accompanying delegation, were received at the hand of the plane by Prince Muhammad bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and a number of princes, ministers and senior Saudi officials.

The Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, opened the summit, praising the Kuwaiti and American roles in healing the rift between the countries of the region, stressing the role of the summit in strengthening brotherhood.

The Saudi crown prince considered that "Iranian activities aim to destabilize the region," and added, "We face the challenges of Iran's sabotage behavior."

Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, at the Gulf summit, that "these efforts led to the Al-Ola statement agreement, in which the Gulf, Arab and Islamic solidarity and stability were emphasized, and the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between our countries and peoples were strengthened in a way that would serve their hopes and aspirations."

On the sidelines of the summit, the Saudi Crown Prince, Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, met yesterday in the Maraya Hall in Al-Ula, the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and ways to enhance joint Gulf action.

The Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, said yesterday in a joint press conference with the Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf: “What has been done (today) with the wisdom of the leaders of the Council and the brothers in the Arab Republic of Egypt is a complete folding of the points of disagreement. And a full return to diplomatic relations ».

He added, "This summit sends a message to the whole world that, regardless of the differences in the same house, wisdom is able to overcome all this and cross the region to safety."

He explained that the Al-Ula summit "resulted in turning the page on the past and looking forward to a future dominated by cooperation and respect, in a way that preserves the security and stability of states."

For his part, the Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Nayef Al-Hajraf, affirmed that the Gulf countries usually overcome all challenges with strength and determination, noting that the Al-Ula statement emphasized the lofty goals of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and strengthened the bonds of friendship and brotherhood among the GCC states.

Al-Hajraf, who read the Al-Ula statement, continued, saying that the challenge of the Corona pandemic confirms the need for cooperation and coordination, and that the statement emphasized the completion of the implementation of previously agreed upon economic projects, and the strengthening of military integration between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council to face the challenges.

In the closing statement, the summit of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council states affirmed the lofty goals of the Cooperation Council, as stipulated in the Basic Law, to achieve cooperation, coherence and integration among the GCC states in all fields, leading to their unity, strengthening their regional and international role, and working as a single economic and political group. To contribute to achieving security, peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

The declaration added that the citizens of the countries of the region hold the hope that the "Al-Ula statement", which was reached at this summit, will restore joint action to its natural path, and strengthen the bonds of friendship and brotherhood among the peoples of the region, indicating that the Arab Republic of Egypt signed the Al-Ula statement confirms closer relations The brotherhood that binds brotherly Egypt to the GCC countries, based on the provisions of the Basic Law, that coordination, cooperation and integration between the GCC states serve the lofty goals of the Arab nation.

He explained that the challenge of the Corona pandemic demonstrated what could be achieved through cooperation between countries of the world in facing this epidemic, as the G20 managed to achieve unprecedented achievements during the presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in this field.

There is no doubt that facing the pandemic and dealing with its repercussions requires strengthening joint Gulf action, in particular

Full and accurate implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was approved by the Supreme Council in its 36th session in December 2015, according to a specific timetable and careful follow-up, including the completion of the components of the economic unit and the two joint defense and security systems, and a political crystallization Uniform external.

Activating the role of the "Gulf Center for Disease Prevention and Control", which was established at this summit, based on what was included in the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and enabling him quickly to coordinate joint Gulf action to confront the Corona pandemic and other epidemics.

Completing the requirements of the customs union and the Gulf Common Market, and achieving full economic citizenship, including granting the citizens of the GCC countries freedom to work, move and invest, and equal access to education and health care, and build the Gulf railway network, and the food and water security system.

And to benefit from the advanced tools developed for cooperation within the framework of the Group of Twenty, during the presidency of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in all fields, including stimulating the economy, engaging the business sector and civil society institutions, empowering women and youth more in economic development, and encouraging initiatives related to the economy Digital.

And the development of technical capabilities in government agencies, including artificial intelligence, to ensure the speed and efficiency of the implementation of services and procedures, the development of educational curricula, health care and digital trade, and the strengthening of cooperation between the institutions of the Council and the Digital Cooperation Organization, which was established in 2020, in the interests of the GCC countries.

And strengthening the tools of governance, transparency, accountability, integrity and combating corruption through joint Gulf action, and in all the organs of the Gulf Cooperation Council, its offices and specialized organizations, and benefiting from what was agreed upon in the framework of the G20 and the "Riyadh Initiative" regarding cooperation in investigations of cross-border corruption cases, and the prosecution of their perpetrators.

And strengthening military integration among the GCC states, under the supervision of the Joint Defense Council, the Supreme Military Committee, and the unified military leadership of the Cooperation Council, to face the emerging challenges, based on the joint defense agreement and the principle of collective security for the GCC countries.

And the continuation of the steps taken by the GCC countries, and the Group of Twenty, headed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to confront the pandemic and mitigate its effects locally, regionally and internationally, including assisting the least developed countries in the health and economic fields.

The King of Bahrain praises the role of Saudi Arabia in developing the march of joint Gulf action

The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, praised the efforts of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the occasion of the success of the meeting of the 41st session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

In a telegram sent to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the King appreciated the great efforts made by Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Highness, the faithful Crown Prince, in preparing and preparing for the holding of this summit, by overcoming difficulties and harnessing all capabilities that contributed to its success.

The King of Bahrain expressed his appreciation and pride for the pioneering role of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in developing the joint Gulf action process.

For his part, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, for his keenness to enhance joint cooperation.

Al-Ula - SPA

Egypt confirms its keenness on Arab solidarity

The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed the Arab Republic of Egypt’s constant keenness on solidarity between states, and its orientation towards solidarity of ranks, and the removal of any impurities, in order to promote joint Arab action in facing challenges, and to support relations between brotherly Arab countries, based on relations based on goodwill and non-interference In the internal affairs of Arab countries.

In a statement yesterday, the ministry expressed Egypt's appreciation and appreciation for every sincere effort made to promote the Arab work process.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry, had participated in the activities of the 41st summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Cairo - SPA

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