Bahrain, Saudi reaffirm bilateral ties

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister yesterday met Prince Mohammad bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at King Saud Palace, yesterday.

Both the leaders discussed key areas of economic cooperation as well as measures to simplify investor registration processes. During the meeting, it was agreed that a dedicated office and team would be established at the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism to fast-track applications for Saudi investors and to implement electronic and logistical support systems.

Both sides also emphasised the role of private sector in encouraging economic development and  the need to further support the business community by providing incentives and commercial facilities.

Cross-border issues 

The streamlining of cross-border customs and passports operations, regarding the King Fahd Causeway in particular, was also discussed. 

The relevant entities in both Kingdoms were instructed to accelerate the implementation of the single passports link between both Kingdoms, to further simplify the crossing of trucks to allow for a smooth flow of traffic across the King Fahd Causeway.

Both sides expressed their satisfaction with the security cooperation between the two Kingdoms, particularly with regard to combatting terrorism and supporting regional and international efforts to eradicate it at its source. 

Ways to further strengthen security cooperation were also discussed particularly with regards to combatting extremism and defeating terrorism.