Bahrain Praises Positive Steps Taken to Promote Qatar-Egypt Ties

Manama, December 21 (QNA) - Bahrain has welcomed the positive steps taken to strengthen ties of cooperation between Qatar and Egypt and valued highly the keen desire of both leaderships to further reinforce and consolidate bilateral relations for the common interests of all countries in region. In a statement carried by Bahrain News Agency today, Bahrain lauded the great role played by the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud in leading joint Arab action and keenness to boost Arab solidarity and unify stances, particularly regarding reinforcing cooperation ties with Egypt, which is a highly significant step in light of the current fast-paced changes and grave dangers the region is facing. Bahrain affirmed the great importance accorded by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states to enhance their relations with Egypt and their keenness to continue providing support to Egypt and its people, in recognition of its (Egypt's) unwavering supportive stances towards the security and stability of the GCC countries. It also underlined the importance of Egypt's continuous leading role in defending the causes of the Arab and Islamic nations, which was reflected in the Riyadh Accord and Riyadh Complementary Agreement in which GCC countries expressed commitment to supporting Egypt and contributing to consolidating its security and stability. (QNA)