SaudiUpdated November 4
GCC legislative chiefs call for unity and affirm solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia hosted the 20th periodic meeting of GCC legislative council heads by videoconference, chaired by Shura Council Chairman Abdullah Mohammed Ibrahim Al al-Sheikh, with GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi participating. In his remarks, Al al-Sheikh stressed that the security of GCC states is indivisible and said cohesion, cooperation and integration are essential to safeguarding shared gains and regional stability. The meeting’s final statement condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on GCC states and Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia. It expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, supported measures to protect member states’ sovereignty, security and interests, and affirmed their right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The statement also welcomed efforts to reduce escalation and prioritize diplomatic solutions.
Coverage started November 4
Key Actors
- Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Persian Gulf
