We affirm that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz — may God protect them — views this Gulf Summit as a pivotal opportunity to deepen cooperation among the brotherly states, strengthen joint action in the political, security, and economic fields, and advance integrative initiatives in regional security, sustainable development, infrastructure, and the digital economy.
The rapidly evolving developments at the regional and international levels necessitate a higher degree of institutional coordination. This summit embodies such coordination through unified visions and clear orientations toward a more stable and prosperous future for our region.
The convening of the current GCC Summit in the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain, under the chairmanship of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa — may God protect him — and with the support and close follow-up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, represents a significant milestone in the journey of joint Gulf action. It reflects Bahrain's pivotal position within the GCC framework and its prominent role in consolidating stability and advancing pathways of cooperation among the member states.
The leaders' meeting in Manama comes at a critical stage that requires greater integration of positions and the alignment of visions, in order to safeguard Gulf interests and enhance the ability of GCC states to address regional and international challenges.
The deep-rooted fraternal bonds that unite the GCC countries constitute a fundamental pillar of Gulf unity and exemplify an advanced model of cooperation and integration upon which the Council was founded decades ago, contributing to its stability and resilience in the face of accelerating global changes.
The convening of the summit in Manama further reflects the spirit of Gulf solidarity and reinforces the path of strategic partnership among member states, underscoring the mutual trust between their leaderships and their shared role in supporting security, development, and stability.
In conclusion, we are confident that this summit will yield outcomes that strengthen Gulf unity, open broader horizons for joint cooperation, and consolidate the standing of the GCC states as a cohesive and capable framework—able to fulfill the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity, and to advance toward a more integrated and stable phase under wise leadership that firmly believes in unity of destiny and the advancement of joint Gulf action.
