At the conclusion of the 41st Gulf Co-operation Council summit, the members of the organisation and Egypt signed the final communique.
Alula Communique issued by 'Summit of Sultan Qaboos and Sheikh Sabah' emphasise on supreme goals of GCC.#WamNews #Gulf_Summit_in_AlUlahttps://t.co/eVfVcuPMB3
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According to Wam, the statement included the following:
- The aim of reinforcing the bonds between the peoples of the region.
- Egypt's signing of the communique emphasises collective efforts to support Arab goals.
- The Covid-19 pandemic is evidence of what can be accomplished when countries co-operate with each other.
- Confronting the pandemic and addressing its fallout needs reinforced Gulf joint action.
- The Gulf Centre for the Prevention and Combatting of Diseases has been set up during the summit.
- The goal of achieving full economic integration in a way that ensures the right for all GCC citizens to work, move and invest across member states, while receiving equal education and healthcare services.
- The establishment of the GCC Railway Network and the Food and Water Security Network, and encouraging joint ventures.
- Ensuring women's and youths' empowerment in economic development.
- Encouraging digital economy-related initiatives.
- Developing artificial intelligence capacities.
- Enhancing governance, transparency, accountability, impartiality and countering corruption through Gulf joint action.
- Strengthening defence integration between GCC states.
