HM King receives Israeli Defence Minister

Manama, Feb. 3 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received, at the Al-Sakhir Palace today, the Defence Minister of the State of Israel, Benny Gantz, who is currently on a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. HM the King welcomed the Israeli Defence Minister and his accompanying delegation, and reviewed with them bilateral relations and ways to enhance joint cooperation across various fields, within the framework of the “Declaration Supporting Peace” and the “Abraham Accords” agreement signed between the two countries. HM King Hamad expressed hope that the Israeli minister’s visit to Bahrain would contribute to broadening the scope of fruitful cooperation and joint action between the two countries to serve their common interests. HM the King stressed the importance of building on the “Declaration Supporting Peace” signed between the two countries to support efforts to reach peace and achieve stability, security and prosperity in the Middle East for the best interests of the region’s countries and peoples, praising the cooperation agreements signed between the two countries on the sidelines of the visit. HM King Hamad affirmed that Bahrain’s approach is based on consolidating the values of understanding, dialogue, tolerance and peaceful co-existence, being the best means to meet the aspirations of peoples for peace, development and prosperity, reiterating the kingdom’s support for all efforts aimed at achieving just, lasting and comprehensive peace, progress and prosperity for the countries and peoples of the region, in accordance with the resolutions of the international legitimacy. The meeting also covered a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest. The Israeli Defence Minister expressed thanks and appreciation to HM the King for the warm welcome and hospitality, praising the progress of cooperation between the two countries across various fields. He also commended HM the King’s interest and keenness in enhancing cooperation between the two countries, lauding the agreements signed today on the sidelines of his visit. He underlined his keenness to develop the friendship relations between the two countries, wishing the kingdom and its people further progress and prosperity.