DUBAI- A summit of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries called for finalising legislation for regional economic integration by 2025, including financial and monetary unity, according to the meeting's final communique.

The statement, read by GCC General Secretary Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and broadcast live, called also for boosting military and security cooperation to maintain regional security.

(Reporting by Aziz El Yaakoubi; Editing by Jon Boyle) ((aziz.elyaakoubi@thomsonreuters.com; +971552994086; Reuters Messaging: aziz.elyaakoubi.reuters.com@reuters.net))