Parliamentary support to GCC policies stressed

Manama: Parliament Chairman Ahmed Al Mulla has reiterated the support of the Legislative Branch to the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on strengthening joint action of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

He also asserted that the resolutions of the Consultative Summit of the GCC Supreme Council enjoy the full support of the Legislature, as they meet the aspirations of GCC people for enhancing coordination among the GCC countries in all fields.

Al Mulla was speaking during his meeting here yesterday with Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, in the presence of a number of law-makers. The Minister updated MPs on the latest development regarding the regional and global situation.

The Parliament Chairman praised the landmark GCC achievements, stressing the need to move the Gulf unity phase, reiterating parliamentary support for any steps taken by the GCC in this regard.

He hailed the GCC leaders’ decision to form the high-level Economic and Development Affairs Commission, which will be responsible for enhancing integration among the GCC States. 

Al Mulla stressed the importance of cooperation among the GCC member States in the fields of security and foreign policy, affirming that achieving the GCC security and stability tops the priorities of the Legislative Branch in Bahrain.

Al Mulla also expressed support to the shared GCC stances vis-à-vis regional and global issues, hailing the GCC Consultative Meeting’s decision to hold regular joint meetings of GCC Defence, Interior and Foreign Ministers to coordinate policies.

He also stressed that GCC countries are keen on building good relations with all countries, especially with Iran provided that it gives up its principle of “exporting the revolution.” He also called on Iran to be committed to the principle that the citizens’ loyalty to their countries should be based on citizenship, not on sectarian affiliation.

“Iran should also be committed to the principles of good neighbourliness, sovereignty of States and non-interference in others’ domestic affairs,” he added.