Information Minister: GCC union just matter of time

Riyadh, Oct. 28 (BNA): Information and Parliament Affairs Minister Isa bin Abdulrahman Al-Hammadi praised the directives of the GCC leaders to boost economic, security and military cooperation and activate steps towards the GCC union. He was speaking as he led today Bahrain's delegation to the 14th meeting of the ministerial committee in charge of following up on the implementation of resolutions pertaining to joint GCC work. The meeting convened in the GCC Secretariat General headquarters in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Saudi Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet for Shura Council Affairs Mohammed bin Faisal Abusaq, and in the presence of GCC Secretary General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani. The Information and Parliament Affairs Minister stressed that the GCC union is just a matter of time in the presence of all needed fundamentals for it, including historical, cultural, geographic and civilisational bonds as well as religion, language, kinship and common destiny. He added that the Gulf Cooperation Council has become since its inception in 1981 one of the most powerful economic, political and regional blocs. He pointed out the implementation of many resolutions to boost the GCC citizenship, common market, monetary union as well as security and military partnership. Al-Hammadi took pride in participating in the GCC ministerial committee meeting, lauding the implementation of more than 90% of the resolutions of the Supreme and Ministerial Councils. He also added that work is underway to carry out the remaining resolutions by removing obstacles and taking the necessary procedures in coordination with relevant parties. He pointed out commitment of the GCC mass media to updating the GCC nationals on resolutions, legislations and achievements. He asserted determination of the GCC countries to bring about more accomplishments thanks to the wisdom and farsightedness of the GCC leaders.