KUWAIT CITY — The 45th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit will take place in Kuwait on Sunday, bringing together leaders and representatives from member states to discuss pressing regional and international issues.

The summit, hosted at Bayan Palace, aims to bolster sustainable development, regional security, and stability.

The summit will focus on a range of critical issues, including regional security, economic integration, and responses to mounting regional and international challenges.

Leaders are expected to deliberate on enhancing the GCC joint market, fostering technology cooperation, advancing infrastructural linkages, and addressing political files such as Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq.

Established in 1981, the GCC includes Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman, with an annual goal of strengthening cooperation across economic, political, and security domains.

Experts and officials have highlighted the significance of the summit, particularly during a period of heightened regional and international instability.

The GCC leaders are expected to reiterate their commitment to unity and collaboration, ensuring that the council continues to play a central role in addressing the region’s evolving challenges while fostering stability and prosperity for member states. — KUNA