8- The Supreme Council praised the results of the Security and Defense Conference of the Chiefs of Staff of the GCC countries, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Britain, the United States of America, France, South Korea, The Netherlands, Italy, Germany, New Zealand, and Greece, held in Riyadh, on October 2019, which confirmed unified position against the attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia targeting the infrastructure of its economy and energy, considering it as an attack on the global economy and the international community, and expressing full support for the efforts Saudi Arabia has made to deal with these criminal acts, to deter any other attacks in accordance with international law. 9- The Supreme Council welcomed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's taking over the chairmanship of the G20 in December 2019, and the scheduled hosting of the 15th session of the Summit of G20 in November 2020, expressing confidence in the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in enhancing cooperation, achieving the goals of G20, and creating international consensus on economic issues with the aim of achieving stability and prosperity of the global economy. 10- The Supreme Council praised UAE hosting of Expo 2020, hinting that such success is a credit for all countries and peoples of the GCC, as organizing such major events would enhance dialogue of cultures, allow communication between them, and establish the region's position as an international business hub. 11- The Supreme Council praised the establishment of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, based on the two brotherly countries keenness to consolidate relations and enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields. 12- The Supreme Council praised the efforts of the UAE in the field of outer space exploration, launched "Hope Probe" , which will start mission in 2020 to reach Mars in 2021, expressing its appreciation for this distinguished step, as it is expected to develop knowledge, scientific research and space applications. 13- The Supreme Council praised the success of the 24th Gulf Soccer Cup, hosted by Qatar between 26 November and 8 December, citing the host country's excellent organization and efforts making the championship a success. --More 21:01 LOCAL TIME 18:01 GMT 0046 www.spa.gov.sa/w1226173