GCC secretary-general hails Gulf parliaments for advancing legislative alignment

Jassem Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, said that the parliamentary efforts of Gulf legislative councils have contributed to greater legislative alignment and joint parliamentary action in the region.

He made the remarks during the 20th meeting of the heads of Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah councils of GCC states, held virtually on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and chaired by Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council.

Al-Budaiwi expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz for his ongoing support of the GCC’s mission, wishing Saudi Arabia continued progress and prosperity. He also thanked the Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council and all council members for ensuring the meeting took place despite current challenges, reflecting the importance of ongoing consultation and coordination among Gulf parliaments.

He commended Bahrain’s role during its presidency in achieving key milestones in Gulf parliamentary work, and thanked Ahmed bin Salman Al-Musallam, Speaker of Bahrain’s Council of Representatives.

Al-Budaiwi condemned Iran’s direct and proxy attacks on GCC states, the targeting of civilian facilities and vital infrastructure, and threats to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Bab Al-Mandab, and the Red Sea. He described these actions as violations of international law and threats to regional and global security. He also reiterated his condemnation of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and its holy sites, stressing the need for Gulf unity to safeguard the sovereignty, security, and stability of GCC countries.

He emphasized that the security of GCC states is indivisible, and that rapid developments in the region require greater unity, coordination, and solidarity among member states.

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Al-Budaiwi noted that cooperation among Gulf legislative councils has resulted in decisions that strengthened parliamentary integration. He praised the outcomes of the digital economy seminar organized by Bahrain, which addressed legislation, infrastructure development, investment incentives, and the protection of Gulf societies on digital platforms, urging that its recommendations be used to further support Gulf cooperation in this area.