King Salman symbol of wisdom, moderation

Manama, Apr. 3 (BNA): Information Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al Romaihi hailed the visit of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to Bahrain, describing it as a boost to distinguished and deep-rooted historic fraternal relations between both countries. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he said the visit presents a model of fraternity and cohesion between the two kingdoms. He lauded common vision to bolster historic strategic partnership in the political, economic, social, media and cultural fields. He voiced Bahrain's appreciation of Saudi Arabia being a major economic, commercial and tourism partner, stressing the importance of King Hamad Causeway as a new artery to further strengthen bilateral fraternal partnership alongside King Fahad Causeway which has received more than 382 million passengers over the past 32 years since its inauguration. An average of 74,000 passengers are travelling via King Fahad Causeway everyday. The causeway achieved a record average of around 120,000 passengers everyday in March 2019. The Information Minister pointed out keenness of both countries to boost media cooperation, exchange news and information, unify stances at regional and international media gatherings, promote the role of the media in boosting tolerance and moderation, foster sustainable development, renounce hatred, extremism and terrorism, maintain unity of the GCC, Arab and Islamic societies as well as enhance their security and stability and preserve their Arab and cultural identity under the umbrella of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Al Romaihi underlined support of Bahrain as well as the Arab and Islamic Nation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in its counter-terrorism efforts and in leading the Arab Coalition to boost legitimacy and restore hope in Yemen, confront the Iranian interference in regional affairs and stave off threats and conspiracies. He affirmed Saudi Arabia's success in thwarting conspiracies and confronting fallacies and tendentious media campaigns. The Information Minister described King Salman as a symbol of wisdom, moderation and giving in the Arab and Islamic world, hailing his fraternal visit to Bahrain. He also praised the efforts of Saudi Crown Prince HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in promoting the historic, civlisational and religious role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in fostering tolerance and peaceful co-existence.