GCC Chief inaugurates new military affairs sector's building in Riyadh

RIYADH, May 20 (KUNA) -- Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi inaugurated on Tuesday the Military Affairs Sector's new building at the General Secretariat of the GCC in Riyadh.
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces Lieutenant General Fahd Al Ghufaili attended the inauguration; along with heads of military offices and attaches at the embassies of the GCC countries.
On this occasion, Al-Budaiwi emphasized that joint military and security efforts are a vital aspect of the Gulf Cooperation Council's esteemed mission. He noted that GCC countries are committed to enhancing these efforts to achieve greater military integration, which will strengthen the foundations of security and stability in the region. "This reflects the wise vision of the leaders of the GCC nations in establishing a unified and integrated defense system," he stated. The Secretary General praised the outstanding efforts of the personnel in the Military Affairs Sector for their diligent and continuous follow-up on all files and decisions related to military matters, as well as their ongoing commitment to enhancing cooperation and defense integration among the GCC countries.(end) ash.nhq