HRH Premier lauds richness of Saudi press

Manama, Apr. 15 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at Gudaibiya Palace today managing Director of Saudi Arrajol magazine Ali Attiya Al-Maqbali. He praised the outstanding status of the Saudi press in the region and its professionalism in tackling interesting issues. He lauded the intellectual richness of the Saudi press which reflects the kingdom’s cultural vitality and high level of freedom.  HRH the Prime Minister commended deep-rooted relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, underlining fraternal ties binding the leaderships and peoples. He hailed the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in promoting pan-Arab work and defending Arab and Islamic issues. He also lauded the external visits of Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Minister of Defence HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud in boosting relations with major countries and highlighting Saudi Arabia’s leading regional and international role. The managing Director of Arrajol magazine held during the meeting a comprehensive press interview with HRH the Premier shedding light on many issues, including the development march in Bahrain and HRH the Prime Minister’s vision for the future to fast-track economic growth and maximize achievements. HRH the Premier affirmed Bahrain’s confident and steady steps into the future, pointing out the ongoing development and modernisation efforts to boost citizens’ welfare. Al-Maqbali expressed happiness about meeting HRH the Prime Minister, describing him as a GCC and Arab icon who enjoys international respect for the achievements he brought about to his homeland and people. He also expressed thanks and respect to HRH the Premier for giving the opportunity to Arrajol magazine to conduct a comprehensive interview with him, stressing that his visions reflect his wisdom and wealth of experience in handling regional and international challenges.