General to follow up the implementation of decisions of the Supreme Council; 3. The need to promote the spirit of citizenship among the nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council, in various fields, through: (a) Ongoing familiarization with the Council's activities and its relationship to the lives of individuals and peoples of the GCC countries, their well-being and stability as a result of the conscious use of resources and focus on sustainable development and sustainable comprehensive security; (b) Achieving full Gulf citizenship, to strengthen the social and family fabric and ties of kinship and cohesion, facilitating economic activity for GCC citizens, to broaden cooperation, exchange, economic and social integration; (c) Intensifying communication between the Shura and National Councils in the Member States; (d) Implementing decisions on facilitating and promoting the transfer of national manpower among Member States; (e) Supporting national training centers, institutes and universities and to make them open to GCC nationals under the same conditions applicable to citizens of the concerned country. 4. The principle of joint collective security through the development of military capabilities and self-development of each of the GCC States, and the commitment to promote the development of the Common Defense System to defend the achievements of the States and peoples of the GCC, as a symbol of solidarity, destiny and purpose and the embodiment of common defence. 5. The GCC's achievements and great strides in the area of human rights, reflecting its response to the aspirations of their people, to maintain stability and security, and to reflect their culture and national heritage in accordance with Arabian and Islamic values. 6. Request the Secretariat to follow-up and implement what has been agreed and submit a detailed report on this matter to the next meeting of the Supreme Council. Their Majesties and Highnesses the leaders of the GCC States look forward to achieving what has been set out in this Declaration, in a manner that will live up to the aspirations of the GCC citizens and meet their hopes for a more prosperous and brighter future. May Allah Almighty shower his blessing on the GCC Countries and guide their steps to the right path. Issued at Sakhir Palace on Tuesday (12 Safar 1434 AH / December 25, 2012) --More
