Manama, Feb. 9 (BNA): The Advisory Board of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held its first assembly of the twenty ninth session, chaired by Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan Al Khalifa, President of the Advisory Board, with the participation of Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of International Affairs, Jassim Mohammed Al Budaiwi, Secretary-Common of the GCC, and members of the board.
The assembly was additionally attended by Sultan bin Nasser Al Suwaidi, Assistant Secretary-Common for Authorized and Legislative Affairs, and Ambassador Hamed bin Saeed Al Ebrahim, Director-Common of the Advisory Board Workplace.
The opening session started with a speech delivered by Nasser Abdullah Al Roudan, Chairperson of the Advisory Board for the twenty eighth session, wherein he recommended the excellent growth, safety, and progress witnessed by the Kingdom underneath the management of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Al Roudan then handed over the presidency of the twenty ninth session of the Advisory Fee to Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan.
Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan highlighted the standing of the Advisory Board with His Majesty the King, President of the present session, noting that it’s underneath His Majesty’s direct patronage. She expressed hope that the session would fulfil the aspirations of the GCC leaders and full the duties entrusted to the board, significantly the research of key points linked to the aspirations of Gulf residents, the shaping of a greater future, and the consolidation of the foundations of sustainable growth in Gulf societies.
Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan thanked the Secretary-Common for the help and efficient help offered by the Common Secretariat, which has had a major impression on enabling the Fee to current qualitative views addressing human-related points and diagnosing regional challenges.
Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan additionally thanked Al Roudan for his efforts and dedication, and his constructive position in guaranteeing the success of the board’s work and his management. She congratulated Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Haqbani on his choice as Vice-Chairperson of the Board for the present session and expressed confidence that he would represent an efficient addition to the Advisory Board and its technical committees.
Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan stated that for the reason that institution of the board between 1996 and 1997, it has acquired the help of the leaders of the GCC, members of the Supreme Council, by way of entrusting the board with the research of points they deem applicable for analysis and supporting the board’s submitted proposals for adoption as they see match. She affirmed that this constitutes a heightened duty on the members of the board in finishing up this mandate, given the scientific, analysis and reference sources offered by GCC states and establishments, which help the board in fulfilling its position in the absolute best method inside the accessible circumstances.
Dr. Shaikha Maryam bint Hassan confirmed that the board is transferring ahead with implementing the choices of the forty sixth session of the Supreme Council by finding out the 4 points assigned to it in the course of the present session, to be submitted to the Supreme Council at its subsequent assembly. These points embrace: Activating the position of the Advisory Board of the Supreme Council; the way forward for Gulf strategic approaches to digital currencies; the impression of digital and technological transformation on the labour market in GCC states; and lowering the observe of conspicuous consumption in Gulf societies. She expressed confidence that the technical committees fashioned by the Advisory Board would work diligently to provide knowledgeable views that strengthen the board’s position, place, and mission in serving the area and its folks.
Dr. Al Zayani then delivered a speech conveying the greetings of His Majesty the King, President of the present session of the GCC, and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, together with their greatest needs for the success of the assembly in enhancing the position of the Advisory Fee in the middle of joint GCC motion in the direction of higher interconnection, cooperation and integration.
Dr. Zayani affirmed that, in mild of the Kingdom’s presidency of the forty sixth session of the GCC and the directives of His Majesty the King, President of the present session, in help of cooperation and integration amongst member states and the strengthening of solidarity amongst them, the Kingdom will spare no effort to proceed the course of notable achievements attained by this bold GCC framework. He highlighted the significance of enhancing its position in safeguarding the pursuits and good points of member states, defending their safety and stability, and attaining growth and prosperity for the advantage of their peoples.
The Minister expressed the Kingdom’s help for the position of the Advisory Board in the course of the present session, stemming from its perception within the very important position performed by the board inside the framework of joint GCC motion and the numerous research it undertakes, in implementation of the directives of the leaders of the GCC states.
He recommended the dear research ready by the board since its institution and the views they offered, which led the GCC Supreme Council to challenge selections that helped develop and strengthen joint GCC cooperation. He additionally affirmed the board’s essential position, which enhances the work of GCC establishments in advancing programmes and tasks of cooperation, financial unity, and joint integration.
The Minister additionally recommended the continued efforts exerted by the Secretary-Common of the GCC, the employees of the Common Secretariat, and the Common Administration of the Advisory Board from its headquarters in Muscat, to boost the position of the board in supporting joint GCC motion and offering help and help to the Fee’s members in undertaking the duties entrusted to them in the absolute best method, wishing everybody continued success.
The Secretary Common additionally delivered a speech wherein he thanked His Majesty the King, President of the present session, and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the Kingdom’s internet hosting of the assembly. He recommended the limitless help and efforts exerted by the Kingdom to boost the course of joint GCC motion and develop its achievements.
Al Budaiwi emphasised his sturdy perception in the important thing position of the Advisory Board, as outlined by the GCC leaders when establishing it, reflecting their recognition of the necessity to broaden session and strengthen communication amongst member states. He famous that the leaders’ directives name for reinforcing the board’s position, supporting the implementation of research accredited by the Supreme Council, and growing work mechanisms to make sure coordinated roles between the board, ministerial committees, and the Common Secretariat.
He added that the Advisory Board has contributed over 62 research on numerous essential matters, noting that the Common Secretariat is now working to translate the research accredited by the Supreme Council into joint motion plans. These plans purpose to help the GCC’s ongoing progress and reply to the aspirations of its residents, consistent with the leaders’ directives for higher integration and shared achievements.
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