(MENAFN- The Journal Of Turkish Weekly) Four Gulf leaders will most likely not lead their countries' delegations in a U.S.-Gulf summited scheduled for May 14 in Camp David.
On Sunday, Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah left his country on the way to the U.S. to attend the summit.
Qatar said also that its Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani will travel to the U.S. on Monday to attend the summit.
Nevertheless, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain said that their crown princes would lead their countries' delegations in the summit.
Oman also said that its deputy prime minister will lead his country's delegation in the summit.
The United Arab Emirates has not declared whether its president will attend the summit.
UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has not been part of any official activities since Jan. 24, 2014 for health reasons.
The summit will discuss means of "deepening security cooperation," between the U.S. and Gulf states, according to a recent statement by the White House.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Friday that the fight against terrorism and Iran would be among the topics that would be discussed during the summit.
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