News: The 46th GCC Summit in Manama concluded with the adoption of the Sakhir Declaration, reaffirming the commitment to deeper political, security, and economic integration.
About Sakhir Declaration
- The Sakhir Declaration of the 46th Session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), held in Manama, Bahrain.
- It outlines several key principles and commitments aimed at enhancing the unity, security, and prosperity of the GCC member states.
- Key Commitment Under the Declaration
- Strengthening integration among GCC states: Aiming for greater unity to promote regional stability, peace, and prosperity.
- Respect for sovereignty and non-interference: Emphasizing non-interference in internal affairs and rejecting the use of force or threats. They highlighted the indivisibility of GCC security.
- Support for the Palestinian cause: Support for a just, lasting peace in the Middle East, particularly the two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital, in line with international legitimacy.
- Economic development and technological advancement: Completing the GCC Common Market and Customs Union.
- Environmental responsibility: Commitment to addressing climate change, reducing carbon emissions, and advancing clean energy projects.
- Support for Bahrain in International Diplomacy: Support for Bahrain’s role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council.
About Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
- It is a regional intergovernmental political and economic union established in 1981.
- Members: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE
- Objective: To have coordination, integration and inter-connection between Member States in all fields, strengthening ties between their peoples, formulating similar regulations in various fields and encouraging cooperation of the private sector.
- Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
