Saudi defense minister discusses boosting GCC military cooperation
Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman led Saudi Arabia’s delegation at the 23rd GCC Joint Defense Council meeting in Bahrain, focusing on regional security.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman led the Kingdom’s delegation today at the 23rd session of the Gulf Cooperation Council Joint Defense Council, held in Bahrain. The meeting was attended by defense ministers from GCC member states and GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi.
A group photo was taken before the meeting began.
The session discussed ways to strengthen joint Gulf defense cooperation in support of security and stability for GCC countries and the wider region. Participants also reviewed several topics of mutual interest and approved a number of decisions and recommendations on the agenda.
In his address, the defense minister praised the meeting’s constructive outcomes and decisions, highlighting their role in advancing Gulf defense integration and enhancing coordination and readiness to address various risks and challenges, ensuring the security and stability of GCC states.
He concluded by welcoming the defense ministers to Saudi Arabia for the next round of joint Gulf military meetings at all levels.
The official Saudi delegation included Chief of the General Staff Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili and Defense Minister’s Intelligence Affairs Advisor Hisham bin Abdulaziz bin Saif.
