Thursday's GCC-US Summit in Saudi capital, Riyadh, clearly reflects outstanding relations between the GCC countries and the USA and underlines success of dialogue as an approach and continuous consultation regarding various issues, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain said.

In a statement upon arrival Riyadh today for the summit, HM stressed that the prospective summit is part of the unrelenting efforts of the GCC countries to boost regional welfare through coordination with friendly countries and influential powers, including mainly the USA.

HM the King emphasized the importance of constructive global cooperation to overcome challenges and achieve permanent security and stability. He noted that the GCC countries have drawn a well-defined framework for cooperation with the rest of the world based on transparency, credibility and decisiveness in working out solutions and tackling threats.

HM King Hamad expressed hope the summit would come up with results that would help handle the grave regional and international challenges, boost regional peace and security and achieve aspirations for more welfare by adhering to clear-cut principles, including mainly mutual respect, no interference in countries' internal affairs and respect of international laws.

Source: WAM