terrorism : The Ministerial Council reiterated the GCC countries' firm positions, renouncing terrorism and extremism in all their forms, whatever their motives, justifications and sources. In this regard, the Council condemned the terrorist attacks which took place in the Kingdom of Bahrain recently, aiming at destabilizing its security and stability and terrorizing the innocent people, including children and expatriates. The Council voiced support of the GCC states for the measures and actions taken by the Government of Bahrain to combat terrorism upon recommendations of both chambers of the National Council: the Shura Council and House of Representatives. The Council also condemned the terrorist attack against the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Libya, which constitutes a violation of diplomatic laws and norms, stressing the need to protect diplomatic missions and the importance of concerted international efforts to counter terrorism. --More 20:12 LOCAL TIME 17:12 GMT تغريد