Prince Saud Alfaisal, the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, confirmed all Gulf Cooperation Council member states need to realize that their individual and collective interests are best served by developing a clear and unified economic and security strategy and meeting the requirements of a joint and meaningful military capability as a priority. This should in no way affect any special relationships that some or any of these countries have with others. He lauded the Iranian positive response to the calls of solving the issue of the Emirates' islands through peaceful means will go a long way in this regard. Equally helpful will be a more active participation in the war on terrorism. This came in a speech delivered by Prince Saud during the Gulf Dialogue which wrapped up in Manama today under the title "Towards A New Framework for Regional Security". --More 2242 Local Time 1942 GMT
