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Riyadh: The interior ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have emphasised that security cooperation and coordination between the six countries was the key to insulating them from any security threats in the region.
The meeting said this cooperation along with the efficiency of the security forces is enough to protect the GCC states.
Surprisingly the final communiqué of the 8th consultative meeting of the interior ministers here did not contain any reference to Iran's nuclear programme.
The only reference to it was made by Saudi Interior Minister Prince Nayef Bin Abdul Aziz, who chaired the meeting, in his inaugural speech. "In a place not far away we see a tense situation - between Iran and the United Nations because of the nuclear programme pursued by the former which has negative repercussions on the region's states," Prince Nayef had said.
The ministers highlighted the agreement between Saudi Arabia and the UAE allowing their citizens to enter each other's country using their national identity cards which takes effect this month.
Support to Iraqis
They urged the concerned bodies to implement the decision of the GCC Supreme Council to use smart identity cards for the movement of GCC citizens among member states.
The ministers reiterated their determination to enhance security cooperation and coordination for the security, stability and prosperity of their people.
They reaffirmed the GCC stand against terrorism in all its forms. They underlined their support for any regional or international efforts aimed at fighting terrorism, adding that it can be achieved only through coordinated and sincere international efforts.
The ministers expressed concern over the security situation in Iraq and the repercussions of these developments on the security and stability of the GCC states.
They expressed their support to the Iraqi people in their efforts to maintain the country's sovereignty, independence and unity.
The ministers condemned the Israeli aggression against the Palestinians, adding that such aggression hinders efforts of achieving a comprehensive and permanent peace in the region.
The GCC interior ministers highlighted the efforts exerted by the Saudi security forces in foiling terrorist plans to attack vital installations in the Kingdom. The ministers renewed their support to the measures adopted by the Kingdom.
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