KUWAIT (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Prominent Shiite leader Mohammad Al-Mohri opposed the Persian Gulf confederation proposal ‘Unity Of GCC States Necessary For Security’, saying Kuwait — the land of democracy, freedoms, constitution and institutions — should not join the confederation as the idea contradicts the first article of the Constitution which states that Kuwait is an independent Arab country, reports Al-Rai daily.He said the proposed system conflicts with our democratic system and added that most cultured people, writers and technocrats are against the idea of allowing Kuwait to melt in other Gulf countries.Al-Mohri welcomed collaboration with Persian Gulf countries in political, military and other fields, but added that a common currency will harm Kuwait’s economy. He further called for conducting a poll on the issue and said he has full faith in the wisdom and leadership of HH the Amir.Unity of member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) constitutes a solid shield for protection of the GCC countries vis a vis diverse challenges facing the Gulf region, affirmed the Commander-in-Chief of the Bahraini Defence Force.Field Marshal Khalifa Bin Ahmad Al-Khalifa, during a meeting with the Kuwaiti ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Sheikh Azzam Mubarak Al-Sabah, on Saturday, said the integration of the Gulf states is a necessity for these countries.
Meanwhile, he praised level of the Kuwaiti-Bahraini relations, under the sagacious leaderships of the two countries.The unity of the PGCC states has become a strategic necessity, warranted by crucial changes in the region, he added.Elaborating, he stressed on the necessity of regional stability as a basis for development of the countries in the Persian Gulf.Top PGCC leaders at their latest summit adopted a Saudi initiative to transform the PGCC into a “single entity.” The council, formed, in the early 80s, comprises Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman./129
