The Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah opened on Monday the 11th meeting of chairpersons and speakers of Shura, representatives councils and national assemblies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
In his opening speech, the Emir stressed the need for cooperation, consultation and meeting at all levels in order to face the deteriorating situation in the region and the growing challenges for the GCC.Sheikh Sabah underlined that these challenges cannot be faced individually, and that collective action is the only way to address these challenges and maintain the gains and achievements accomplished through the blessed journey of the GCC nations and peoples.
The Kuwaiti Emir highlighted the important role of the legislative bodies as representatives of the GCC countries in drawing the path of development, construction and communication under these delicate circumstances which require all to realise the dimensions and risks.
He stressed that the Gulf entity has achieved over the past four decades goals and gains that enhance its ability to fulfil the aspiration of its people and maintain its prestigious position among countries and international gatherings, adding: "What brings us together is greater than any disagreement that we see as a transient no matter how long".
HE the Speaker of the Advisory Council Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Zaid al-Mahmoud is heading Qatar's delegation to the meeting.
