In a turbulent regional and global landscape, the unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) stands as an indispensable pillar for safeguarding security, fostering stability, and advancing prosperity for the peoples of the region. Under the leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, the State of Qatar has consistently affirmed that Gulf unity is not merely a political aspiration, but a strategic necessity that anchors the region’s security architecture and future development. This unwavering belief was reflected in Qatar’s message during the 19th meeting of the Speakers of the Shura, Representatives, National, and Ummah Councils of the GCC countries, held yesterday in Manama, Bahrain. In his address, he underscored the enduring fraternal bonds that tie the GCC nations together - bonds that transcend borders, politics, and immediate interests. These deep-rooted relations, he emphasised, are grounded in centuries of shared history, culture, and social cohesion, forming a common destiny that the Gulf nations embrace not as rhetoric, but as reality.
Al Ghanim highlighted through regular meetings and coordinated positions, the GCC’s parliamentary institutions have emerged as a unified voice supporting common Gulf interests and coherent policies on key regional and international matters.
On regional developments, the Speaker reaffirmed that the collective security ethos was powerfully demonstrated in the solidarity shown by Gulf states toward Qatar in response to recent Israeli aggression against its territory—a moment that underscored the depth of Gulf brotherhood and the shared fate of its nations.
Al Ghanim also addressed the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in the Gaza Strip, reiterating Qatar’s unwavering moral and political support for the Palestinian people. He condemned Israel’s ongoing crimes against innocent civilians - acts that flagrantly violate international law - and commended the principled positions adopted by GCC countries in standing firmly with the Palestinian cause. Meetings such as this parliamentary summit are more than diplomatic gatherings—they are forums where the representatives of the Gulf peoples articulate their collective aspirations. They reinforce unity, deepen cooperation across legislative domains, and ensure that policymaking reflects the shared values and common future of all GCC citizens.
At a time when global uncertainties are mounting, the GCC’s cohesion remains a beacon of stability. Qatar’s steadfast commitment to Gulf unity reflects a long-held belief in the power of solidarity, mutual respect, and shared destiny. Strengthening cooperation among Gulf nations—politically, economically, legislatively, and socially—is the surest path to protecting the region’s security and ensuring a future of prosperity for all.
