Gulf states are focused on finalising a joint defensive air shield “in the near future”, GCC Secretary General Jasem Al Budaiwi said on Tuesday.
Speaking in Bahrain on the eve of the 46th Gulf Co-operation Council summit, Mr Al Budaiwi said the meeting is “extremely important” given the unprecedented attacks on Qatar earlier this year by Iran and Israel.
Mr Al Budaiwi said the unified Gulf response to the incidents showed the bloc’s cohesion, repeating that “we are one voice and one position” and “our foreign policy is unified”.
He added that the GC
Continue Reading on The National UAE
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.