Manama, Nov. 10 -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) on Tuesday, November 10, approved the establishment of an advanced command centre for its Unified Military Command in Kuwait to strengthen joint defence capabilities.

The decision was approved during the 23rd GCC Joint Defence Council session held in Bahrain's capital city and chaired by Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Hassan Al Nuaimi, the Minister of Defence Affairs.

GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi said the new command will be assigned appropriate forces to enhance coordination, readiness and joint military action.

Al Budaiwi emphasised that GCC leaders view member states' armed forces as collectively responsible for maintaining regional stability, preserving nation...