Premier congratulates Saudi King on Haj success

Mina, Aug.21 (BNA): Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud today received, at Mina Palace, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Khalifa, who performed the Haj rituals this year. The audience was attended by Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, royalties, the Mufti of Saudi Arabia, scholars, senior invitees from the GCC states, ministers, military officers taking part in the Haj season and senior scouts. Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Khalifa conveyed greetings and congratulations from His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa to the Saudi king on the success of the Haj season. He commended the efforts exerted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide all that is needed for the success of the Haj season and ensure the safety and security of the pilgrims. He thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the care provided to the pilgrims during the Haj season. He said the pilgrims from Bahrain and other countries performed their Haj rituals smoothly thanks to the facilities and services provided to them by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.