Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, stressed the importance of accurate, complete and continuous implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - and the completion of the elements of economic unity and the joint defense and security system, and coordination of positions, in a way that enhances solidarity and stability of countries The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf preserves its interests, avoids regional and international conflicts, meets the aspirations and aspirations of its citizens, and enhances its regional and international role, by unifying political positions and developing political partnerships at the regional and international levels.

This came in the final statement "Riyadh Declaration" issued by the meeting of the 42nd session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, this evening, at Diriyah Palace in Riyadh, followed by His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Dr. Nayef Falah Al-Hajraf, the text of which follows:

The 42nd GCC Summit of Leaders issued a statement stipulating the agreement on principles and policies to develop strategic cooperation, economic and development integration among the GCC states and achieve the aspirations of their citizens.

The leaders stressed the importance of accurate, complete and continuous implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - and the completion of the elements of economic unity and the common defense and security system, and coordination of positions in a way that enhances solidarity and stability of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, preserves their interests, and avoids regional conflicts It meets the aspirations and aspirations of its citizens, and enhances its regional and international role, by unifying political positions, developing political partnerships at the regional and international levels, and confirming the contents of Article Two of the Mutual Defense Agreement that the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf consider that any aggression against any It is an assault on all of them, and any threat to one of them threatens them all, and what the agreement stipulates regarding the commitment of member states to collective action to confront all threats and challenges.

The leaders also stressed the importance of concerted efforts to coordinate and integrate the foreign policies of member states in order to crystallize a unified and effective foreign policy that serves the aspirations and aspirations of the peoples of the Gulf states and preserves their interests and gains. Member states avoid regional and international conflicts or interfere in their internal affairs, and achieve support and strategic interdependence between common economic, defense and security policies. To achieve common goals and aspirations.

While the leaders directed the importance of enhancing joint cooperation and coordinating plans aimed at achieving sustainability and dealing with climate change and its effects, and promoting joint action among the GCC countries to implement the circular carbon economy approach launched by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during its presidency of the Group of Twenty, and it was approved by a group as an integrated and comprehensive framework To address the challenges arising from greenhouse gas emissions and their management through available and innovative technologies, and to follow up on the implementation of initiatives, projects and mechanisms launched by the Gulf Cooperation Council countries in this field.

It was emphasized that the relevant committees should put in place the necessary mechanisms to achieve the best results in terms of protecting the environment and benefiting from the Green Saudi Initiative and the Green Middle East Initiative launched by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, and strengthening joint Gulf efforts to confront environmental challenges, raise vegetation cover, increase reliance on clean technologies for all energy sources, combat pollution and preserve environmental life in all its forms in a way that achieves the best decent livelihood for its people, in line with the conditions and priorities of member states and their development plans, and in line with global goals. for sustainable development.

The leaders stressed the importance of following up on the achievement of the goals of the economic visions of the GCC countries to achieve economic diversification and maximize the benefit from the economic potential and distinguished opportunities to double joint investments among the GCC states, develop the integration of road, rail and communications networks among the GCC states, support and strengthen national industries, accelerate their growth and provide the necessary protection for them, and raise From its competitiveness and access to a leading industrial position capable of competing globally, and removing all obstacles and difficulties facing the implementation of joint economic action decisions among the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

While the leaders stressed the importance of enhancing joint cooperation to continue combating the Corona pandemic (Covid-19), and the importance of supporting the process of collective action to combat epidemics, diseases and similar regulations in the future if they occur, and to encourage the proposal of effective policies and strategies to deal with such conditions in the future, in order to help combat them and deal with their repercussions. Economic and social conditions, travel and movement between the GCC countries.

The leaders also stressed the importance of continuing to support and enhance the role of Gulf women in economic development programs and their participation in joint Gulf action, encouraging the role of youth in the financial and business sectors and developing relief, humanitarian and voluntary work.

The leaders stressed the importance of enhancing joint action towards digital transformation and modern technologies, enhancing cooperation and building alliances in the field of cyber and information security in line with the aspirations of the GCC states, supporting the role of youth, the private sector and small and medium enterprises in the growth of economic diversification and digital transformation, and encouraging partnerships, projects and initiatives in this field.

The leaders assigned the committees, bodies, ministerial councils, the general secretariat and all the GCC organs, each within its jurisdiction, to develop the necessary programs to put these principles and pillars into practice. Issued in Riyadh on the tenth of Jumada al-Ula, one thousand four hundred and forty-three Hijri, corresponding to the fourteenth of December, two thousand and twenty-one AD.

After that, His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman delivered a speech, in which he expressed his thanks, appreciation and pride to His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, for the great role that he plays. and the effort he is undertaking for the interest of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its states.

He said, "There is no doubt that the Gulf Cooperation Council has not witnessed for years this harmony that we find today, and this sincere desire of everyone to work hard for the service of the countries and peoples of the Cooperation Council."

His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Highness the Crown Prince for the reception and hospitality, and for the interest in the progress of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which is reflected in all the GCC countries.

He also expressed thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his role in managing the last session of the Council and the tasks he accomplished during it.

He said, "I am pleased to extend the greetings of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to all of you, and the greetings of the Omani government and the Omani people, who have all the appreciation for you and your peoples. We hope that this sincere familiarity will last, God willing, with the efforts of the leaders and the efforts of their governments and all the sons of the Cooperation Council."

On behalf of his country, he welcomed assuming the presidency of the next session of the Council, stressing that all efforts will be made during the next year, and said: "There is a mechanism and this mechanism we will strive to continue with the presence of the main sessions of the Council in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."

Then His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in his speech at the conclusion of the session, thanked their Majesties and Highnesses for their contributions to the success of the work of this summit, praising the solidarity of all to work for the good and development of our countries and the well-being of our peoples.

After that, Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, took memorial photos on this occasion.

His Highness the Crown Prince hosted a dinner banquet in honor of his brothers, Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

While the leaders stressed the importance of enhancing joint cooperation to continue combating the Corona pandemic (Covid-19), and the importance of supporting the process of collective action to combat epidemics, diseases and similar regulations in the future if they occur, and to encourage the proposal of effective policies and strategies to deal with such conditions in the future, in order to help combat them and deal with their repercussions. Economic and social conditions, travel and movement between the GCC countries.

The leaders also stressed the importance of continuing to support and enhance the role of Gulf women in economic development programs and their participation in joint Gulf action, encouraging the role of youth in the financial and business sectors and developing relief, humanitarian and voluntary work.

The leaders stressed the importance of enhancing joint action towards digital transformation and modern technologies, enhancing cooperation and building alliances in the field of cyber and information security in line with the aspirations of the GCC states, supporting the role of youth, the private sector and small and medium enterprises in the growth of economic diversification and digital transformation, and encouraging partnerships, projects and initiatives in this field.

The leaders assigned the committees, bodies, ministerial councils, the general secretariat and all the GCC organs, each within its jurisdiction, to develop the necessary programs to put these principles and pillars into practice. Issued in Riyadh on the tenth of Jumada al-Ula, one thousand four hundred and forty-three Hijri, corresponding to the fourteenth of December, two thousand and twenty-one AD.

After that, His Highness Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs in the Sultanate of Oman delivered a speech, in which he expressed his thanks, appreciation and pride to His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, for the great role that he plays. and the effort he is undertaking for the interest of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its states.

He said, "There is no doubt that the Gulf Cooperation Council has not witnessed for years this harmony that we find today, and this sincere desire of everyone to work hard for the service of the countries and peoples of the Cooperation Council."

His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Highness the Crown Prince for the reception and hospitality, and for the interest in the progress of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which is reflected in all the GCC countries.

He also expressed thanks and appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for his role in managing the last session of the Council and the tasks he accomplished during it.

He said, "I am pleased to extend the greetings of His Majesty the Sultan of Oman to all of you, and the greetings of the Omani government and the Omani people, who have all the appreciation for you and your peoples. We hope that this sincere familiarity will last, God willing, with the efforts of the leaders and the efforts of their governments and all the sons of the Cooperation Council."

On behalf of his country, he welcomed assuming the presidency of the next session of the Council, stressing that all efforts will be made during the next year, and said: "There is a mechanism and this mechanism we will strive to continue with the presence of the main sessions of the Council in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."

Then His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in his speech at the conclusion of the session, thanked their Majesties and Highnesses for their contributions to the success of the work of this summit, praising the solidarity of all to work for the good and development of our countries and the well-being of our peoples.

After that, Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, took memorial photos on this occasion.

His Highness the Crown Prince hosted a dinner banquet in honor of his brothers, Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the countries of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

Opening session

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense - may God protect them both - chaired it.

The opening session began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran.

   His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense delivered the following speech:

In the name of of Allah the Merciful

Praise be to God and prayer and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah

My brothers, their Majesties and Highnesses

Peace, mercy and blessings of God

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - I am pleased to welcome you to your second country, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and I am also pleased to thank His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa for the great efforts made by the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain During her presidency of the forty-first session of the Council.

Your Majesties and Highnesses

We meet today, four decades after the founding of the Council, in light of many challenges facing our region that require us to further coordinate efforts, in order to enhance our interdependence and the security and stability of our countries.

In this regard, we refer to the vision presented by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques - may God protect him - and stress the importance of implementing the remaining steps, completing the elements of economic unity, and the common defense and security systems in a way that enhances our regional and international role through unifying our political positions and developing partnerships with the international community.

We commend what we witnessed during our visits to the sisterly countries of the Council of great concern for the unity of the ranks. We also commend the commitment and solidarity that led to the success of the outputs of the Al-Ula Statement issued on January 5, 2021 AD.

Your Majesties and Highnesses

Today we are looking forward to completing the building of a prosperous economic bloc, and this requires creating an attractive and stimulating environment that depends on diversifying sources of income, unleashing the potential of our promising economic sectors, keeping pace with technical developments in all fields, finding a balance to achieve security and stability in global energy markets, and dealing with the phenomenon of climate change, through Providing the world with clean energy and supporting innovation and development. To this end, the Kingdom launched the Green Saudi and Green Middle East initiatives, and announced its goal to reach zero neutrality in 2060 through the circular carbon economy approach.

Your Majesties and Highnesses

The Kingdom continues to make all efforts to enhance security and stability in the region and supports political solutions and dialogue to resolve conflicts.

In this context; Stresses the need for the international community to assume its responsibilities towards the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent state on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant international references.

We look forward to brotherly Iraq completing the procedures for forming a government capable of continuing to work for the security, stability and development of Iraq.

We affirm our continued support for the efforts of the UN envoy to reach a political solution to the Yemeni crisis in accordance with the three references and the Kingdom's initiative to end the Yemeni crisis.

The Kingdom stresses the importance of dealing seriously and effectively with the Iranian nuclear and missile program in a way that contributes to achieving regional and international security and stability. It also emphasizes the principles of good neighborliness, respect for UN resolutions, and sparing the region from all destabilizing activities.

The Kingdom is following the developments of the situation in Afghanistan and urging regional and international efforts to unite to provide humanitarian aid to the Afghan people, and that Afghanistan should not be a haven for terrorist organizations.

Your Majesties and Highnesses

The Council has made great achievements since its establishment, and we look forward to achieving more to advance the joint Gulf action and to enhance the Council's march at all levels.

In conclusion, we thank the efforts made by the Council's secretariat to make the work of this summit a success, and we ask God Almighty to guide us and direct our steps to serve what our countries and peoples aspire to.

Peace, mercy and blessings of God.

After that, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressed his sincere wishes for success and success for the work of the summit in its current session led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, praising the results of the recent auspicious visits made by His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Vice President of the Council Ministers and Minister of Defense - may God protect him - for the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, which paved the way for holding this summit.

His Majesty stressed the great role the Kingdom plays in converging viewpoints, overcoming challenges and providing required solutions with the requirements of the current stage of work, leading to what we all wish for our countries of elevation, prosperity and rapprochement to achieve more stability, pointing to the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain during its presidency of the forty-first session. For the Cooperation Council to follow up the implementation of the joint work agenda, thus achieving many important steps that are in the interest of the work of the Council, thus contributing to the advancement of its march.

He praised the contents of the Al-Ula Declaration, which stipulated the full implementation of the vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect him - in accordance with a specific timetable and with careful follow-up of bilateral work between the GCC states and the removal of all outstanding issues, including completing the elements of economic unity, joint development programs and the two defense systems and security and coordination of positions to enhance solidarity, stability and unity of the GCC states in a manner that consolidates their regional role in cooperation with the international community and regional and international organizations.

At the conclusion of his speech, he thanked the General Secretariat of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf for their unremitting efforts to advance the work of the Council and their clear contribution to the preparation of this summit.

After that, His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf, delivered a speech in which he welcomed their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the GCC countries.

Dr. Al-Hajraf said: Between Al-Ula and Riyadh, a wise leadership, solid Gulf resolve and a will that foresee the future stand out between challenges and ambitions, inaugurating the fifth decade of the blessed GCC march with an integrated and comprehensive view that preserves the gains achieved during the past four decades and builds more achievements and keeps pace with the world The post-pandemic and the blocs and intersections it is witnessing require organized collective action and integrated effort to enhance the GCC march as an impenetrable fortress, a solid entity and a fundamental pillar of security, stability and development.

He added: The security of the GCC countries is indivisible, especially in light of the instability that the region and the world are witnessing, and accordingly the opening of the headquarters of the unified military command came under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Muhammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia, on Monday, November 22, 2021, a message of determination and peace, a message of determination to protect and preserve the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states, and a message of peace that protects the gains and capabilities of its states and citizens.

He explained that the Gulf internal security is an interconnected and interconnected system. Coordination in facing the challenges of organized crime, drugs, cyber attacks and border security was an example that confirms the firm conviction and the result of continuous efforts. Perhaps the comprehensive tactical exercise (Gulf Security 3), which will be hosted by the Eastern region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia next month, and in which it will participate. Security forces from the GCC countries is a message of determination and peace.

His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf dealt with comprehensive and sustainable economic development that is based on wise and ambitious visions, implemented with qualified and capable national competencies, and invests in the future in integration between achieving the national visions of each of the GCC states, and implementing joint Gulf action decisions by completing the implementation of The vision of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud - may God protect and preserve him - which was approved by the Council in 2015 and requires activating the role of the Economic and Development Affairs Authority to follow up on the completion of the remaining items, specifically completing the requirements of the Gulf common market, the customs union and the economic judiciary to reach economic unity in 2025.

Al-Hajraf stated that the promotion of joint Gulf projects, the localization of Gulf capital, the integration of the Gulf industries map, water, food and energy security projects, activating the role of the Gulf private sector, supporting youth and small projects, advancing the requirements of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, in addition to completing free trade agreements and activating partnerships and strategic dialogues. The effectiveness and presence of the Gulf Cooperation Council in international forums, and the strengthening of priorities for political, security and military cooperation and coordination, are all files led by the General Secretariat through mechanisms to follow up on joint Gulf action in implementation of the Council’s decisions, to activate the contents of the Al-Ula Declaration, to protect the interests of the GCC states and to serve its citizens.

His Excellency said: The people of the Gulf Cooperation Council followed up last week in a spirit of hope and optimism the results of the auspicious Gulf tour conducted by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and his visits to the capitals of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and the meeting of Their Majesties and Highnesses the leaders of the GCC countries and the statements issued after each station as well as the meetings Some of the coordinating councils and the accompanying and resulting affirmation of the strength and cohesion of the Cooperation Council and the cohesion of its sons and joint work towards preserving the gains and building for the future, while at the same time emphasizing that the security and stability of the GCC countries are indivisible.

He pointed out that the tour of His Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and the resulting great interaction at all Gulf levels within the framework of the great hopes of the people of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and their complete belief in the strength of their council, the unity of their destiny, the integration of their goals, the loftiness of their missions, the solidity of their achievements and the solidity of their gains, are derived From the visions of their Majesties and Highnesses, may God preserve and protect them, and the lofty patronage and inspiring directions and dignified instructions that the march enjoys, representing the safety valve and a future outlook towards more security, stability, prosperity and development.

Al-Hajraf affirmed full confidence that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the work of the forty-second session will inspire and motivate to achieve a qualitative leap in all areas of joint Gulf action, praising the role of the Kingdom of Bahrain, government and people, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa - may God protect and preserve him - for the support The great deal that the Gulf joint action has enjoyed during its presidency of the last session.

Then, Their Majesties and Highnesses, leaders and heads of delegations of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, held their closed working session.

Their Majesties and Highnesses the Gulf leaders left Riyadh after the conclusion of their forty-second summit and the issuance of the final statement.