GCC leaders renounce suicide in final communique

Leaders of countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have stressed, yet again, their constant stance against terrorism and extremism. 

"Recognizing that countering terrorism needs a continually adaptive approach, the GCC member states and the UK pledged to build on their shared commitment to address the acute threats posed by Al Qaeda, Daesh and their affiliates," according to a final communique by the 37th GCC Summit, which was attended by British Prime Minister Theresa May.

"The GCC and the UK will hold a Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Border Security to follow up on previous efforts to cooperate on border security, countering the financing of terrorism, cyber-security, and critical infrastructure protection.

"The GCC member states and the UK will work together through the National Security Dialogue and the Working Group on Counter-Terrorism and Border Security to coordinate their efforts to enhance capacity to track, investigate, and prosecute those engaged in terrorist activities, in line with national and international law, as well as to contain and deter transit, financing and recruitment by violent extremists."

The communique, which was posted on the website of the Bahraini news agency Wednesday, also touched upon a vision for a peaceful and prosperous region, and for addressing the most pressing regional conflicts (Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Libya, as well as the Middle East Peace Process), defeating violent extremists, including Daesh.

"They strongly supported increased efforts to degrade and defeat Daesh in Syria, and warned against the influence of other extremist groups, such as Al Nusrah, Hezbollah and other sectarian organizations and Al Qaeda-linked terrorist groups, that represent a danger to the Syrian people, to the region and to the international community."

Source: MENA