RIYADH, May 5 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah said on Tuesday the states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have proven their solidarity in dealing with unprecedented crucial political and security events, earning thus commendations from far and wide.
Addressing the 15th GCC Consultative Summit held here today, His Highness the Amir said the GCC has shown cohesiveness in participating with the world community in fighting terrorism, trying to bring back stability to Iraq, seeking a viable solution to the humanitarian catastrophe in Syria, and working on the revival of a peace process for the Middle East crisis.
Moreover, the GCC has stepped up its effectiveness regionally by undertaking military action in Yemen to preserve the legitimacy of its government and its stability and security, said His Highness the Amir.
In doing so, the GCC has demonstrated its ability to defend its interests and that it has ample capabilities in the political, economic, and military spheres, said His Highness the Amir.
Turning to the nuclear agreement between the group of P5+1 nations and Iran, His Highness the Amir said: "We share with the world its welcome and optimism regarding the agreement and look forward to having both sides sign a final agreement by the end of next June." His Highness the Amir underscored the GCC states' well-placed fears vis-أ -vis the Iranian nuclear program, hoping that signing a final agreement would dissipate these fears and anxieties and would enable the GCC to see Iranian conduct in the region that would reflect the spirit of a signed final agreement.
His Highness the Amir referred in his speech to the upcoming meeting in Camp David between US President Barack Obama and leaders of the GCC, noting that it would be a fortuitous opportunity to have the leaders of the GCC exchange viewpoints with the leader of a strategic ally of the region and a permanent member in the UNSC and a major player on the world political scene and one of the largest economies in the world.
Moreover, His Highness the Amir advised that a unified GCC stance regarding vital and major issues be forwarded at the Camp David meeting.
He affirmed the imperative to foster a joint vision among the member states of the GCC in the face of challenges that require mature wisdom, piercing awareness, and agile action. (Pick up previous) ajs