Premier hails solid Bahraini-Saudi ties

Manama, Feb. 12 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa hailed long-standing solid relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He lauded the close ties between the leaders of the two countries and the brotherly peoples, hailing the Saudi landmark development strides, led by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, with the support of the Crown Prince.  HRH the Premier made the comments as he received at his Palace in Riffa this evening, Eastern Province Deputy Governor His Royal Highness Prince Ahmed bin Fahd bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud. He conveyed to HRH the Premier greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al-Saud, who wished the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity, under the wise leadership.  HRH the Premier hailed strong bilateral relations down the generations, based on amity, respect and fraternity, describing strong and longstanding Bahrain-Saudi ties as being exemplary and everlasting. He reiterated Bahrain’s keenness on expanding the prospects of cooperation and strengthening bilateral and Gulf coordination with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards achieving the two peoples’ aspirations and hopes.  He paid tribute to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, hailing his strenuous efforts to serve Islam and Muslims and his pivotal role to maintain regional security and stability. He extended greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince, wishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia further progress and prosperity. The Eastern Province Deputy Governor expressed thanks and appreciation to HRH the Premier for his keenness on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation.