By Khloud Al-Enezi and Mohammad Al-Enezi
MANAMA, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- MPs of the Bahraini Council of Representatives have affirmed the importance of the upcoming GCC Summit to be held in Manama on Tuesday, in facing the rising political, security and economic tension in the region.
In various statements to KUNA on Monday, the MPs agreed that the current unstable conditions in the Arab World, mainly the escalation of terrorism and the economic situation in the Gulf countries due to the drop in oil prices, require the GCC states to unite.
Creating unity between the GCC countries will prevent any outer intervention in the Gulf's own issues, said MP Nasser Al-Qaseer.
The Gulf states have the ability to become one of the top economic powers, as they possess huge financial abilities, strong infrastructure and opportunities for attracting foreign investments, he added.
On his part, MP Mohammad Al-Amadi said the GCC citizens are looking forward for the outcome of the 37th summit, hoping the leaders would take measures to create a Gulf union to face the growing challenges and threats in the region.
Sharing one language is a key factor to create a strong economic union, he said.
On this matter, he mentioned the successful experience of the European Union (EU), despite countries of different languages and backgrounds.
Meanwhile, MP Jamal Dawoud noted the importance of discussing means of resolving the unemployment issues among youth through executing joint-GCC economic projects.(end) mga.kne.ag