GCC security indivisible, says Saudi interior minister at Manama meeting

Saudi Interior Minister Abdulaziz bin Saud said his participation in the meeting was directed by the leadership to strengthen the joint Gulf security framework.

He made the remarks during his address at the 43rd meeting of GCC interior ministers in Manama.

The minister welcomed his GCC counterparts to Saudi Arabia, which will host the 44th session, and expressed the Kingdom’s eagerness to further enhance joint Gulf security cooperation.

He emphasized the importance of moving from merely responding to security incidents to anticipating them and preparing in advance, through comprehensive action plans and strengthened coordination.

The minister stressed that the security of GCC states is indivisible, and any threat to one member is a direct threat to the entire Gulf system.

He also condemned attacks by the Houthi militia targeting civilians, civilian and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia, and the Two Holy Mosques, describing them as a threat to regional security and stability.