Manama : Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, chaired the 30th meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Ministers of Transport and Communications, held in the Kingdom of Bahrain as part of its presidency of the GCC’s 46th session.
GCC ministers and officials responsible for transport and communications attended the meeting, along with Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the GCC.
Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed emphasised Bahrain’s commitment to developing the transport and communications sector, highlighting its role in supporting economic development, strengthening connectivity among GCC member states, improving service efficiency, and developing infrastructure in response to regional and international developments and sustainable development requirements.
The Minister noted that these efforts form part of the Kingdom’s comprehensive development process under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Minister highlighted the importance of strengthening the readiness and resilience of transport and logistics systems to ensure service continuity, the uninterrupted movement of passengers and goods, and the continuity of supply chains.
The Minister also stressed the need for continued coordination and cooperation among GCC member states, further development of joint connectivity projects, and greater use of modern technologies and sustainable transport initiatives to strengthen Gulf economic integration and improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the transport sector.
The ministers discussed agenda items concerning the development of the transport and communications sector and the advancement of joint GCC cooperation. These included connectivity projects among member states, logistics integration, improvements to regulatory frameworks and services, and progress on the work of specialised committees and working groups, as well as joint initiatives and projects.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed reiterated Bahrain’s commitment to supporting joint GCC efforts and strengthening cooperation and integration in the transport and communications sector to advance the development and prosperity of GCC member states and their peoples.
