GCC chief outlines five pillars for sustainable regional security

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi has stressed that establishing a stable and sustainable regional security framework requires strict adherence to international law, respect for state sovereignty and stronger collective defence capabilities. Addressing the third plenary session, titled “Pillars of Regional Security,” at the 22nd Regional Security Summit (IISS Manama Dialogue 2026) on Saturday, …