Riyadh urges Gulf unity

At their 20th regular meeting, the Speakers of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s Shura, parliamentary and national councils affirmed that the security of GCC states is indivisible. They condemned Iranian attacks on civilian and vital facilities in GCC states, as well as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, underscoring Gulf solidarity and states’ right to defend themselves in accordance with international law. The statement called for protecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, whose security it described as a shared international responsibility. It also called for support for a political solution in Yemen, protection of civilians and the delivery of aid to Gaza, stressing that a just peace requires a two-state solution. Participants also agreed that unified Gulf parliamentary action to address crises and safeguard the security of supply chains would be the theme of a 2027 symposium hosted by Saudi Arabia.

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