Gulf security vital to Arab world, says Arab Parliament speaker at GCC meeting

Arab Parliament Speaker Saad bin Sulayb Al-Otaibi stressed that the strength of joint Arab action stems from unity, integrated efforts, and turning aspirations into achievements. He noted that the Arab Parliament aims to enhance the impact of parliamentary diplomacy through cooperation with Gulf legislative councils.

He made these remarks during his address at the 20th regular meeting of the heads of Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, hosted by Saudi Arabia and chaired by Saudi Shura Council Chairman Sheikh Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al Sheikh.

Al-Otaibi stated that the security and stability of the Gulf is an extension of the security of the Arab world, and that any threat to its states requires a unified Arab stance. He reiterated the Arab Parliament's condemnation of terrorist Houthi militia attacks against Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target holy sites, airports, civilian areas, and economic facilities.

He affirmed the Arab Parliament's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for its legitimate measures to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Al-Otaibi warned of the dangers posed by disruptions to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab Al-Mandab, describing them as threats to the global economy, and emphasized that safeguarding maritime navigation is a shared international responsibility.

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The Arab Parliament Speaker highlighted the importance of Gulf parliamentary work as a key pillar of joint Arab action, stressing the need to unify positions and safeguard Arab interests, especially amid growing challenges, foremost among them the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the protection of the sovereignty and security of Arab states.