Bahraini Crown Prince: Gulf Achievements Reflect Shared Commitment to Realizing Development Aspirations of GCC States

Manama -- Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh 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 Crown Prince and GCC Secretary-General Jassim Al-Bedaiwi, as well as the heads of delegations participating in the 30th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Transport and Communications Committee, including Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan.

The agency added that Sheikh Salman bin Hamad reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment, under the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, to support 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 Crown Prince and Prime Minister witnessed the signing ceremony of the General Agreement for Linking the GCC Member States to the Railway Network Project, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of Bahrain’s presidency of the 46th session of the GCC Council of Ministers (the Bahrain Summit).

She explained that Sheikh Salman bin Hamad emphasized the importance of continuing to develop the transport and communications systems 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 objectives.

According to the agency, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad stressed that the GCC Railway Network Project 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.

He 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 goals, which will bring prosperity and development to the GCC member states and their esteemed peoples.

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 cooperation efforts, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain continued prosperity and development. (End) K.N.A./M.K.