Bahrain's Crown Prince: Pushing Gulf cooperation tracks toward more advanced horizons that embody the visions and aspirations of GCC leaders
Prince Salman bin Hamad meets the GCC Secretary-General, emphasizing the importance of linking GCC countries with a railway network to enhance economic and developmental cooperation
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed on Sunday that the continuous Gulf achievements reflect the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states’ commitment to translating their shared aspirations into strategic projects and pioneering developmental initiatives.
The Bahrain News Agency reported that this statement was made during a meeting between the Bahraini Crown Prince and Jassim Al-Bedaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC, along with the heads of delegations participating in the 30th meeting of the GCC Ministerial Committee for Transport and Communications, including Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan.
The agency added that Prince Salman bin Hamad reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to supporting various joint efforts aimed at achieving further qualitative accomplishments for the GCC member states and their peoples, and advancing Gulf cooperation toward more progressive horizons that embody the visions and aspirations of the GCC leaders.
The agency noted that the Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of the General Agreement for Connecting the GCC Member States to the Railway Network Project, which took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC Council (the Bahrain Summit).
It clarified that Prince Salman bin Hamad emphasized the importance of continuing to develop the transport and communications system in the GCC member states, enhancing coordination and joint cooperation in this vital sector to improve the efficiency of transport networks, strengthen connectivity among the member states, and boost the role of the logistics sector, thereby contributing to the realization of shared economic and developmental goals.
According to the agency, Prince Salman bin Hamad stressed that the railway project connecting the GCC member states holds strategic importance in developing the transport and logistics systems, enhancing the flow of trade, and opening broader horizons for promising economic and investment opportunities.
Prince Salman bin Hamad also underscored the importance of continuing to strengthen coordination and cooperation among the GCC member states to ensure steady progress in implementing joint strategic projects, noting that concerted efforts and the exchange of expertise among relevant authorities contribute to achieving desired objectives, bringing prosperity and development to the GCC member states and their esteemed citizens.
For their part, Al-Bedaiwi and the heads of delegations expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Bahraini Crown Prince for his keen interest and commitment to supporting joint Gulf work tracks, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain continued prosperity and development.
