GCC leaders call for quicker implementation of rail, energy, and water infrastructure
The leaders directed the Secretariat to accelerate the implementation of the GCC railway project, initiate steps towards establishing oil and gas, and water pipeline interconnections
The 19th GCC Consultative Meeting, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, concluded with a directive to expedite the implementation of strategic regional infrastructure projects across various sectors, including transport, energy, and utilities.
In a press statement, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi emphasised that the leaders underscored the urgency of fulfilling all necessary requirements to execute common Gulf projects.
According to the statement issued last Tuesday, the leaders underlined the importance of the existing GCC electricity interconnection project – which is currently undergoing an expansion – and directed the Secretariat to accelerate the implementation of the GCC railway project, initiate steps towards establishing oil and gas, and water pipeline interconnections, and move forward with a study to establish the GCC strategic reserve.
Leaders of the Council countries emphasised the significance of strengthening military cooperation among their member states and expediting the completion of the early warning system project aimed at detecting ballistic missiles, as stated in the document.
