The Riyadh Declaration calls for all member states to speed up their individual efforts to ensure regional union and to consolidate the Arab and Islamic identity of the GCC states. The leaders agreed on the following: To adopt King Abdullah's initiative to unify the member states into a single entity that can meet the aspirations and needs of their people. Speed up comprehensive development and reform. Ensure the equality of males and females before the law; and resist all attempts by foreigners to cause sedition and sectarian divisions. Work towards the highest level of economic integration and tackle obstacles to the customs union, single currency and common market of the GCC states. Develop collective security and defense cooperation to tackle any risks and emergencies. Activate GCC diplomacy to promote national, Arab and Islamic issues and collective interaction with all international and regional powers. Help the youth by intensifying communication on various levels, including science, media, culture, sports and scouts activities. __
