Summit for change

Riyadh : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday expressed full confidence in the success of the meetings held in Saudi Arabia to unify efforts and charter a comprehensive path to root out extremist agendas.

HM the King said this following his arrival in Saudi Arabia yesterday to chair the 17th GCC Consultative meeting in Riyadh.

“The discussions aim to root out extremist mantra, deter terrorist groups, thwart all forms of interference in the internal affairs and pave the way for an inclusive partnership encompassing all partners who share the same goals,” said His Majesty the King.

King Hamad will also lead Bahrain’s delegation to the GCC-US Summit as well as the Arab-Islamic-US Summit, at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

HM the King was received at the Salman Airbase by Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Riyadh Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, GCC Secretary-General Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Alzayani, the two ambassadors and Bahrain Embassy staff.

Hailing the sound policies adopted by the US administration, HM King Hamad said, “These summits convene as the region and the world go through a critical phase which necessitates concerted efforts to maintain security and stability