HM King receives outgoing GCC chief

Manama, Feb. 2 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received here today the outgoing Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani. HM the King expressed thanks and appreciation to Dr. Al-Zayani for the tremendous efforts he has exerted throughout his tenure as GCC Secretary-General, lauding his enduring and commendable endeavours to develop the GCC system and achieve its goals, as well as to push joint GCC action further to meet the aspirations of brotherly GCC peoples and strengthen the pillars of security, peace and stability at the regional and global levels. HM King Hamad lauded the pivotal achievements that the GCC has attained since its establishment at all levels, wishing Dr. Al-Zayani every success in his future assignments. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani expressed deepest thanks and appreciation to HM the King for his unwavering support for the GCC march which, he said, aims to meet the aspirations of the bloc’s peoples. The outgoing GCC chief lauded Bahrain’s important role and contributions to building the GCC, as well as to attaining more achievements and gains that enhance joint GCC complementarity. HM King Hamad was presented with a commemorative gift from the GCC Secretary-General.