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GCC Summit: Sheikh Mohammed 'optimistic' about the future

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Riyadh - The Dubai Ruler's comments came after the Gulf states signed an agreement of solidarity and stability in Al Ula in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

Published: Tue 5 Jan 2021, 5:36 PM

Updated: Tue 5 Jan 2021, 10:29 PM

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said that the 41st GCC Summit renews trust in cooperation between the leaders and brothers of the member countries.

His comments came after the Gulf states signed an agreement of solidarity and stability in Al Ula in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.


On his official Twitter account, Sheikh Mohammed said that 40 years ago, in 1981, the founder of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed, hosted the first summit of the GCC in Abu Dhabi. “The journey of cooperation is the legacy of the people,” he said.

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The Prime Minister of the UAE said that he attended the summit under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

“The changes and challenges around us require unity, cooperation and stability of the GCC,” Sheikh Mohammed noted.

He thanked Saudi Arabia for the successful summit, and expressed his optimism that the coming years would bring stability, safety and cooperation.



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