Bahrain's Crown Prince: Moving forward to enhance Gulf cooperation and expand areas of joint work

-Emphasized the exchange of expertise and the development of work systems, civil service, and social development to achieve common goals

Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Sheikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed on Thursday that the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the leadership of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, remains committed to supporting various efforts and initiatives aimed at consolidating partnership and enhancing cooperation among Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, and expanding the scope of joint work, thereby bringing prosperity and progress to the Gulf countries and fulfilling the aspirations of their peoples.

The Bahrain News Agency reported that this statement was made during a meeting at Qasr Al-Qubaisi between the Bahraini Crown Prince and the heads of delegations participating in the 22nd meeting of the GCC Ministers of Civil Service Committee, the 12th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Labor Committee, and the 12th meeting of the GCC Ministers of Social Affairs and Development Committee, hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, along with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi.

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The delegation heads conveyed greetings from the leaders of the GCC member states to the King of Bahrain and to the Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister. In turn, Sheikh Salman bin Hamad conveyed greetings from the King of Bahrain and his own greetings to the GCC leaders, emphasizing the role of these meetings in strengthening GCC cooperation and integration trajectories, and in formulating additional joint initiatives and programs that bring prosperity and progress to the GCC countries and their peoples.

He noted that the continuous development witnessed in the trajectory of joint GCC work, along with the gains and achievements realized across various fields, reflect the strength of the bonds uniting the GCC member states.

He underscored the importance of leveraging achieved successes to open new horizons for cooperation and coordination, translating the visions and aspirations of the Council’s leaders into further accomplishments that enhance the trajectory of development and prosperity.

He highlighted the commitment to continuing the development of joint GCC cooperation and coordination in the fields of labor, social development, and civil service, building upon existing achievements to enhance the efficiency of work systems and support the realization of common development priorities and goals.

He pointed to the importance of continuing the exchange of expertise, successful experiences, and pioneering practices among the member states in various fields, particularly in labor, social development, and civil service, and utilizing them to develop programs and initiatives, thereby enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness and achieving desired objectives.

He also affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to continuing its efforts to develop the labor market, civil service, and social development systems, contributing to creating more high-quality opportunities for the peoples of the member states and supporting sustainable development trajectories in the GCC countries.

For their part, the heads of delegations participating in the meetings expressed their sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to the Bahraini Crown Prince, praising his continuous interest and commitment to enhancing the trajectory of joint GCC work and advancing various cooperation pathways toward broader horizons that meet the aspirations of the member states. They wished the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people continued progress, prosperity, and development.