1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. UPSC

GCC launched its ‘Vision for Regional Security’


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.
About GCC

·   Founded in 1981.

·   Comprises six Gulf states, including UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait.

· Aimed at achieving coordination, integration, and interconnection between member states in all fields.

Organisational Structure:

·  Supreme Council: Consisting of the heads of states, serving as the highest authority.

·   Ministerial Council: Comprising foreign ministers, responsible for decision-making and policy implementation.

 


Get free UPSC Updates straight to your inbox!

Get Updates on New Notification about APPSC, TSPSC and UPSC

Get Current Affairs Updates Directly into your Inbox

Discover more from AMIGOS IAS

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

WhatsApp Us

Exit mobile version