Zayani delivered the GCC Supreme Council 35th session final communique in which the Supreme Council congratulated Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on assuming the presidency of the current session of the Supreme Council, appreciating his opening remarks and eagerness to activate the process of cooperation between the GCC countries in all fields. The Supreme Council expressed deep appreciation and gratitude for the great, sincere efforts made by Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as the Chair of the thirty-fourth session of the Supreme Council, praising the significant steps and achievements made. The Council was informed on standings of the consultations on the proposal of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the transition from the cooperation stage to the union. It directed the Ministerial Council to continue consultations and complete studying the matter with the participation of Head of the specialized body in this regard, as stipulated by the Supreme Council decision in this regard in the 33rd session, which was held in Bahrain in December 2012. The Supreme Council congratulated Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Kuwait being named as a global humanitarian hub, and the Emir of Kuwait as global humanitarian leader. On this occasion, the Supreme Council honored the Emir of Kuwait, wishing him success in the prestigious role in the service of humanity, and the State of Kuwait and its people further progress and prosperity. The Council congratulated King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the success of parliamentary and municipal elections that took place in Bahrain on November 22, 2014, considering it to be a historic achievement, in which all segments of the Bahraini society participated, proving support for their wise leadership in building a prosperous future under the reforms project of the King of Bahrain. The Council wished the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity. The Supreme Council reviewed the recommendations and follow-up reports submitted by the Ministerial Council and achievements made in the process of joint action since the previous session in all fields, and expressed appreciation for the efforts made to promote the process of joint cooperation, particularly with regard to the promotion of Gulf citizenship which enables GCC citizens to achieve stronger integration, considering these be important achievements in the blessed march of the Council, and a push towards broader horizons. --More 23:17 LOCAL TIME 20:17 GMT تغريد