The Gulf countries have agreed to form a unified military command in Kuwait. Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, announced that the defense ministers of the member states of this council approved the opening of the advanced unified military command in Kuwait during a meeting today.
Importance of Joint Military Cooperation
The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council stated that the leaders of this council place great importance on joint military cooperation and strongly support it. He noted that this commitment is particularly due to the belief in the solidarity of the countries in this council and the understanding of the responsibility of the armed forces of these countries in ensuring stability and security and preserving sovereignty.
Regional Developments and Shared Responsibility
Al-Budaiwi, referring to the rapid developments in the region, emphasized that cooperation among the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council indicates that ensuring security is a shared responsibility. He also added that expanding military cooperation increases these countries' capacity to protect their territory, resources, and citizens.
These statements were made following the twenty-third meeting of the Joint Defense Council of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council held in Manama, the capital of Bahrain. The meeting was chaired by Abdullah bin Hassan Al-Nuaimi, the Minister of Defense of Bahrain, and defense ministers from the member states participated.
After this meeting, Khalid bin Salman, the Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia, wrote on his X account that the Joint Defense Council meeting in Bahrain emphasizes the continuity of cooperation and coordination among member countries, which enhances their military and defensive power in confronting all challenges and threats and maintaining security and stability.
The establishment of a unified military command in Kuwait is considered an important step towards strengthening the collective security of the Gulf countries and can serve as an effective tool in managing crises and security threats in the region. This action also reflects the ongoing efforts of member countries to cooperate and coordinate in military and defense fields.
