The leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries on Sunday concluded their sixth consultation meeting at the Conferences Palace in Jeddah.
In a press statement following the close of the meeting, GCC Secretary General Abdulrahman Al-Atiyyah said that the Supreme Council of GCC countries issued directives to hold an extraordinary meeting of GCC labour ministers.
The leaders condemned terrorist acts carried out in Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu and other Saudi cites, which resulted in the death and suffering of innocent people. They stressed their stance in support of the Kingdom and the firm measures Saudi authorities have taken to confront the deviant, extremist group. They praised the strength and efficiency of enhanced security efforts in the Kingdom.
The leaders stressed that terrorist acts have no support or place in religion, and wholly contradict the teachings of Islam. They denounced all forms of extremism, violence and terrorism. They noted that terrorism is an international phenomenon, which threatens the security and stability of international community, and called for intensive international efforts to combat and eradicate terrorist groups. In this regard, they welcomed the recent signing of a GCC agreement in Kuwait on cooperation to combat terrorism.
The leaders condemned Israel’s pursuit of state terrorism against the Palestinian leadership and people, and urged the international community to force Israel to immediately cease the demolition of Palestinian houses.
The GCC leaders stressed that the initiative of Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, adopted at the Arab Summit in Beirut, and the bases of the Road Map form the optimal solution for achieving a just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The Supreme Council called on the United States of America and the International Quartet Committee to implement the Road Map peace plan.
On Iraq, the leaders expressed their extreme concern about the continual deterioration of security and strongly denounced the inhuman, criminal treatment carried out by the occupying forces against Iraqi prisoners. They also condemned acts of terrorism carried out in Iraq. They emphasized the importance of the imminent transference of authority to an Iraqi, representative government, the equality of all people before the law, the necessity of Iraq’s independence and the preservation of Iraq’s territorial integrity. They stressed the importance of the United Nations role in Iraq, emphasising that it should be pivotal.
The leaders regretted the decision of the United States to impose economic sanctions against Syria, and praised the responsive Syrian position. They expressed their hope that the United States would review this decision, and called for the pursuit of a positive and constructive dialogue to resolve all outstanding issues in the service of mutual interests.
On the current Arab situation, the Supreme Council affirmed the necessity of achieving Arab solidarity, preserving Arab unity and enhancing joint Arab action.
The leaders thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, the Crown Prince and the Saudi Government and people for their warm welcome and generous hospitality.
Source: SPA
