Why is it in the news?

• The Vision for Regional Security was adopted by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in December 2023.
• The vision proposes a comprehensive framework of regional security aimed at promoting negotiation and dialogue to resolve disagreements, violence, and conflicts.

 Key Highlights of the Vision

• Based on the principles of shared destiny and indivisible security, where any threat to one member state is considered a threat to all.
• Emphasizes joint efforts to prioritize dialogue and negotiation over the use of force to resolve differences.
• Urges member states to collaborate in combating terrorism, extremism, and money laundering.
• Calls for supporting international and regional efforts on non-proliferation to make the region free of weapons of mass destruction.
• Advocates for activating the Arab Peace Initiative to reach a just resolution of the Palestinian cause, in accordance with a two-state solution.
• Prioritizes addressing climate change, water and food security, energy security, defending economic resources, and creating investment opportunities.