HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, stated that Their Majesties and Highnesses leaders of the GCC States, will hold the 39th Session of the GCC Supreme Council, on Sunday, 9 December  2018, under the chairmanship of The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The Secretary-General expressed his pride and gratitude to The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, for conveying the kind invitation to their Majesties and Highnesses the leaders of the GCC States, to participate in the 39th Session of the GCC Supreme Council.

He said that their Majesties and Highnesses will discuss a number of important issues regarding the GCC joint work and the achievements made in the framework of the GCC integration and cooperation in political, defense, economic and legal fields. As well as the reports and recommendations submitted by the relevant ministerial committees and the GCC Secretariat.

The Secretary-General added that their Majesties and Highnesses will also discuss the latest regional and international political, and security developments.

Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid al-Zayani expressed his hope that this blessed summit will lead to constructive and fruitful results that will deepen the GCC cooperation and integration in various fields, and achieve the aspirations of its citizens for greater solidarity, cohesion and synergy to face all challenges; and preserve the GCC security and stability , and the region in general.