King of Bahrain: Arab solidarity and unity are sources of strength to face current challenges

- The cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states grants the Gulf position greater weight in safeguarding the region’s security and stability

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirmed on Sunday that Arab solidarity and unity of stance in such delicate circumstances are sources of strength for Arab states, and that this solidarity gains its effectiveness when translated into common positions that influence the course of events, protect their interests and gains, and preserve their sovereignty from any interference in their internal affairs.

The Bahrain News Agency reported that this statement came during King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s reception of Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in the presence of several senior officials, to discuss developments in Arab and regional affairs and the efforts undertaken to support stability and development in light of the challenges facing the region, which require careful preparedness and close coordination that take into account the nature of the current stage and its imperatives, while drawing on the experiences and lessons learned.

It added that King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa emphasized that the sensitivity of the current stage calls for patience, steadfastness, and sound judgment of the situation, expressing his confidence that Arab states are capable, by God’s will, of overcoming difficulties, and that the ties binding them and their capabilities enable joint action not only to confront the repercussions of events but also to contribute to shaping their trajectories and formulating solutions.

The Bahraini monarch stressed that unified Arab action provides the region as a whole with broader options and greater capacity to address current conditions and reach sustainable solutions, foremost among which is achieving just and comprehensive peace as a fundamental prerequisite for restoring regional security and stability.

He praised the pivotal role of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in confronting threats and protecting the security and stability of its member states, and commended its leaders for continuing consultation and coordination based on a shared goal and common destiny, from which Gulf Arab states derive their resilience and strength. He affirmed that the cohesion of the Council member states, the firmness of their will, and their determination to continue joint work grant the Gulf position greater weight in supporting the region’s security and stability and protecting the interests of its peoples.