Riyadh Declaration Gateway To Our Future - Sheikh Sabah

The Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah yesterday said the Riyadh Declaration is “the gateway to our future”. Speaking during the concluding session of the 40th GCC summit in Riyadh, HH the Amir hoped that the coming meetings will be better than previous ones. The Amir thanked King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and the Saudi government for the declaration and sponsorship of the gathering.

Earlier yesterday, the Amir voiced satisfaction with the positive and constructive steps taken so far in the context of efforts to forget the past. Addressing the GCC gathering, the Amir said the 40th summit, held in a favorable atmosphere, reflects resolve to adopt unified positions and commitment to Gulf unity. He voiced optimism that the meeting will come up with resolutions and recommendations that can undoubtedly contribute to promoting the Gulf march and fulfilling ambitions.

He stressed that the recent Gulf sports event in Qatar and the summit are clear-cut signs of common determination to ensure Gulf unity and maintain gains and accomplishments. In this context, the Amir congratulated Bahrain on winning the 24th Gulf Cup, wishing it more progress and success. The Amir added that he has always called for addressing recent threats to regional security and stability in a calm and wise mode and through dialogue. “Due to this escalation, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been hit by dreadful attacks which we condemned and denounced. We have also voiced support to our brothers in defending their security and stability,” he said.

He cited Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency, the UAE’s hosting of Expo 2020 and Qatar’s organizing of the World Cup 2022 as a source of pride to the Gulf people, and a sign of world appreciation and confidence in the GCC countries. At the Arab level, the Amir said: “We took note of the agreement signed by the Yemeni government and Transitional Council under the sponsorship and with the praiseworthy effort of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”

He hailed the Riyadh agreement as a gateway to the aspired peace process in Yemen. Concerning Iraq, Lebanon, Libya and Algeria, the Amir hoped that they would overcome their current difficult and painful circumstances and restore security and stability. He also congratulated the Tunisian people on their recent successful presidential elections, voicing heartfelt greetings to President Kais Saied. The Amir concluded his speech by thanking Saudi Arabia for organizing the gathering and for its proper reception and hospitality.

Meanwhile, King Salman congratulated Kuwait’s Nayef Al-Hajraf on being appointed as the next GCC secretary-general. Hajraf’s candidacy was unanimously approved at ministerial talks ahead of the leaders’ summit in Riyadh.

The Doha delegation received a warm welcome in Riyadh, with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and the Qatari prime minister exchanging smiles and pleasantries. “The people of Qatar, welcome, to your second country,” said the commentator on Saudi state television, in a friendly greeting.

Qatari Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani in his place to the annual summit of the GCC. In his speech, King Salman called for Gulf unity in the face of threats including “aggressive acts” by Iran. GCC secretary-general Abdullatif Al-Zayani also called on Gulf nations to remain “integrated and intertwined”, stressing the need for “cohesion”.

Hopes for reconciliation have been raised by indications of detente between Qatar and its former allies.

 

SOURCE : ALBILAD

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