Politics · Saudi Arabia · 3 hrs ago
Gulf interior ministers say threats to one member endanger all
Interior ministers from Gulf Cooperation Council countries met in Bahrain for their 43rd meeting, chaired by Bahrain’s interior minister.
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud said a threat to any member state endangers the whole council.
He called for Gulf countries to anticipate security risks and prepare in advance, rather than only respond after incidents happen.
The meeting comes amid what he described as sensitive regional and international conditions.
He condemned Houthi attacks on civilians and civilian and economic sites in Saudi Arabia, as well as attacks on the Two Holy Mosques, saying they threaten civilian lives and regional stability.
The ministers backed closer coordination to protect security and stability across their countries.
Saudi Arabia will host the next meeting, though no date was given.
Gulf Cooperation Council interior ministers held their 43rd meeting in Manama, Bahrain, on Wednesday.
Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif said a threat to any GCC member is a direct threat to the entire Gulf security system.
He accused the Houthi militia of targeting civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and attacking the Two Holy Mosques.
He said regional challenges require GCC states to anticipate security events and prepare for them, with comprehensive plans and stronger joint coordination.
Saudi Arabia is due to host the next meeting, the 44th session.
- Who
- Interior ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council states attended; Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif addressed the meeting.
- What
- The ministers held their 43rd meeting, where they discussed joint security cooperation and heard calls for stronger coordination.
- When
- Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
- Where
- Manama, Bahrain.
- Why
- The meeting addressed joint security cooperation and regional and international challenges facing GCC states.
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GCC interior ministers held their 43rd meeting in Manama, Bahrain.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif called for anticipating security events and strengthening joint action.
Saudi Arabia is scheduled to host the 44th meeting.
- Meeting
- 43rd GCC interior ministers’ meeting
- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Chair
- Gen. Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa
- Saudi speaker
- Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif
- Next meeting
- 44th session to be hosted by Saudi Arabia
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What people are saying
The security of GCC states is indivisible and any threat against one member state constitutes a direct threat to the entire Gulf security system.
The terrorist Houthi militia’s targeting of civilians and civilian and economic infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, as well as its blatant attacks on the Two Holy Mosques, are acts that cannot be justified under any pretext or in any form.