KUWAIT, Dec 5 (KUNA) -- Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates Anwar Qarqash said here on Tuesday that insistence of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to convene the 38th GCC Summit on time in these critical circumstances was a "very positive step".
Qarqash told KUNA following conclusion of the 38th GCC Summit that the GCC, regional and international organizations have had numerous successful accumulations, affirming that the state of Kuwait has succeeded in this summit The 38th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit, hosted by Kuwait on Tuesday, urged commitment of the six-nation bloc's system and for the region's media to "bear their responsibility" in encouraging unity.
Reading out the 'Kuwait Declaration' at the session's conclusion, GCC chief Abdullatif Al-Zayani said it was imperative that Gulf states unite in their efforts to face challenges and threats to their security and stability.
Al-Zayani said Gulf leaders see eye-to-eye on achieving "unity and coordination" and strengthening their ties on the economic, security and military domains, particularly regarding the fight against terrorism.
Gulf states are also keen to continue working on several joint projects, including the GCC Joint Market and their Customs Union.(end).
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