Dammam Sheikh Al-Khalifa pointed out that the current developments make it necessary to promote the joint gulf work to match the requirements of the future notably in the economic domains. The economy which plays a crucial role in cementing our relations requires work for enhancing and realizing a solid economic merger, he said. Sheikh Al-Khalifa said there is no alternative for enhancing the joint cooperation, and it is necessary to accelerate steps and to go ahead on our path. It is hoped that the meeting will meet the aspirations of our nations and paves the way for reaching our noble goals, he added.--SPA www.spa.gov.sa/557617