HM King returns from Saudi Arabia

Manama, Apr. 16 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today returned to Bahrain from Saudi Arabia after attending the conclusion of the Joint Gulf Shield 1 military exercise held with the participation of Bahrain Defence Force.  HM the King sent a cable of appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for the warm welcome and generous hospitality shown during the 29th Arab League Summit and the Joint Gulf Shield 1, which reflect the depth of fraternal ties binding the two prosperous kingdoms and their people.  HM the King praised the outcomes of the Arab League, which meet the aspirations of Arab people and reinforce cooperation and joint Arab action to continue development march and overcome challenges faced by Arab nation. HM the king prayed to God Almighty to bless the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with further progress, prosperity and stability, wishing HM the Saudi King abundant good health and happiness.