"Bahrain will not participate in any GCC meeting attended by Qatar"

Manama, Oct. 30 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa stressed keenness to ensure that the march of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) remains strong and cohesive, noting that time has come to take more firm actions against those resorting to foreign sides to threaten brotherly countries and put their safety at risk. HM the King asserted that the "meetings and summits of the good cannot be held in the presence of those seeking no good for this bloc and trying to impede its blessed march." Chairing the Cabinet meeting today, HM said Qatar has proved that it does not respect the charters, treaties and bonds on which the GCC was founded, and implemented policies that targeted the security of GCC member states. "As long as Qatar continues this approach, the Kingdom of Bahrain could not participate in any GCC Summit or meeting attended by Qatar unless it rectifies its approach, comes to its senses and responds to the demands of the countries that suffered so much from its polices," HM the King added, giving directives to take the necessary measures that the current phase requires.