Advanced Gulf military command established in Kuwait

The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jassem Al-Budaiwi, announced that the defense ministers of the GCC member states approved, during their meeting in the Kingdom of Bahrain yesterday, the establishment of an advanced command for the Unified Military Command in Kuwait. This decision was among those adopted at the 23rd session of the GCC Common Defense Council, attended by Sheikh Abdullah Al-Ali, Kuwait’s Minister of Defense, and the defense ministers of the GCC member states.

Al-Budaiwi stated that joint military operations receive full attention, support, and backing from the leaders of the GCC states, reflecting their conviction in the bonds of cohesion uniting the GCC countries and their awareness of the responsibility borne by the armed forces of the member states to ensure security and stability, safeguard integrity and independence, and develop and enhance these forces to meet the hopes and aspirations placed upon them.

He also addressed the rapid developments unfolding in the region, characterized by reprehensible Iranian aggressions, commending the high level of military cooperation and coordination among the GCC states in confronting these developments and their repercussions. He noted that this cooperation exemplifies Gulf cohesion and integration in fulfilling their duties, and underscores that the security of our countries is a shared Gulf responsibility. The concerted military efforts of the member states enhance their capacity to protect their territories and assets, and to safeguard the security of their citizens and residents.

In the same vein, Al-Budaiwi expressed profound pride and admiration for the courage and high professionalism demonstrated by the armed forces of the GCC states in repelling the blatant Iranian aggressions, and for the sacrifices made by their personnel in discharging their national duty. Their steadfastness and loyalty embody the highest meanings of allegiance and patriotism, proving that they are fully capable of shouldering the responsibility of protecting our homelands and preserving their sovereignty.

The meeting discussed a number of topics and issues related to developing the framework of joint GCC military operations, alongside adopting several decisions and endorsing recommendations aimed at enhancing integration among the armed forces of the GCC member states, strengthening their readiness, and bolstering their defensive capabilities.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the defense ministers emphasized that joint GCC defensive operations constitute an impenetrable barrier against various risks and threats, a protective shield for safeguarding national interests and economic resources, and a reinforcement of the path toward greater security and prosperity.