Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, emphasized the kingdom’s continued dedication to deepening Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ties during a high‑level meeting at Riffa Palace on 11 November 2026.
The gathering brought together senior officials from the GCC, including Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Office Sheikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Finance and National Economy Minister Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, as well as the GCC Secretary‑General Jassim Mohammed Al‑Badwi.
He noted that the historical, familial and brotherly links among GCC members provide a strong foundation for expanding cooperation and integration.
The Crown Prince praised Bahrain’s leadership under King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for consistently supporting joint Gulf initiatives and for strengthening partnerships that align with the visions of GCC heads of state.
He called for continued building on achievements in the shared Gulf agenda, urging broader collaboration, joint security efforts, and the exchange of expertise to advance regional development goals.
Regarding security, the Crown Prince reiterated Bahrain’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supporting all measures the kingdom takes to safeguard its sovereignty, security and stability, and affirming that Saudi security is inseparable from Bahrain’s own.
He condemned the ongoing terrorist attacks launched by the Houthi militia against Saudi Arabia, describing them as a stark violation of Saudi sovereignty.
The Crown Prince also lauded the GCC’s united stance against Iranian aggression, stressing that member states stand together against any threat to their security, stability and citizens.
He expressed appreciation for the GCC’s role in reinforcing security, stability and peace in the region, highlighting the organization’s growing regional and global stature.
In response, the heads of the delegations and the GCC Secretary‑General thanked the Crown Prince for his keen interest in advancing the Gulf cooperation agenda, wishing Bahrain further progress and prosperity.
The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of Bahrain’s commitment to the sixth‑and‑forty‑second session of the GCC’s “Bahrain Summit,” hosted by the kingdom under its current presidency.
Source: https://akhbar-alkhaleej.com/news/article/1457401
