Arab Parliament Speaker Saad bin Salib Al-Otaibi affirmed that the security and stability of Gulf states are an extension of the security of the Arab world, emphasizing the necessity of unifying Arab positions to protect the sovereignty, security, and stability of states, and to confront challenges and threats targeting the region.
Al-Otaibi said during the opening of the twentieth periodic meeting of the heads of the Councils of Consultation, Parliament, and the National and Assembly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today, Wednesday, hosted by Saudi Arabia and published on the Parliament's website: "Any threat to the security of Gulf states requires a unified Arab stance."
Full solidarity with Saudi Arabia
Al-Otaibi added that the Arab Parliament condemns the Houthi militia's attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target holy sites, airports, civilian areas, and economic facilities. He affirmed the Arab Parliament's full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for the measures taken to protect its security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
The Arab Parliament Speaker warned against the danger of obstructing navigation in the Hormuz Strait and Bab al-Mandab, due to their threat to the global economy, stressing that protecting sea lanes is a shared international responsibility.
Enhancing Arab parliamentary work
For his part, Al-Otaibi pointed out that the strength of joint Arab action stems from the unity of positions, complementarity of efforts, and turning aspirations into achievements. He clarified that the Arab Parliament is working to develop its institutional performance and enhance parliamentary diplomacy in cooperation with GCC legislative councils, contributing to unifying positions on Arab issues.
He stressed that GCC parliamentary work, with its solid experience and institutional legacy, constitutes a main source for joint Arab action and enhancing its presence and influence, noting the importance of safeguarding Arab interests amid rapid transformations and growing challenges.
He affirmed the necessity of continuing Arab parliamentary movement to support the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, and to protect the sovereignty, security, and stability of Arab states. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Saudi Council of Shura Chairman Abdullah bin Mohammed Al al-Sheikh, with the participation of the heads of legislative councils in GCC countries.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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