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Bahrain-Saudi ties hailed

TDT | Manama

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was handed yesterday a letter from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The letter pertained to the distinguished deep-rooted fraternal relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, in addition to HM King Hamad’s proposal on holding a permanent annual consultation summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation as well as other issues of mutual concern.

HM the King was given the letter as he received Saudi Ambassador Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al Safriya Palace. The envoy conveyed to HM the King the greetings and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, as well as their sincere wishes of further progress and prosperity to Bahrain and its people.

HM King Hamad requested the ambassador to convey his greetings to the Saudi King and Crown Prince, in addition to his wishes of more progress and prosperity to Saudi Arabia and its brotherly people. HM the King expressed pride in the solid Bahraini-Saudi relations, which are growing steadily thanks to the two kingdoms’ constant keenness to develop them across various fields.

HM King Hamad noted that throughout their long history, bilateral ties have always been based on solid joint cooperation and solidarity. HM the King lauded the key role played by sisterly Saudi Arabia, under the leadership of King Salman, to safeguard the security and stability of the region, praising the Saudi monarch’s ambitious vision, wise stances in support of development efforts, and keenness to champion the issues of rights, justice and peace.