Gulf FMs to Hold Solidarity Meet in Bahrain

by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 February 2011, 15:04

Arab foreign ministers of the Gulf monarchies are to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday in Manama, gripped by protests in which six people have been killed, Bahrain's foreign ministry said.

"The Gulf Cooperation Council states are expected to announce their support for the (Bahraini) government in security, defense and politically," said a ministry spokesman.

The GCC groups Bahrain with Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates

Source: Agence France Presse

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