Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain’s King pledge stronger regional security and stability

RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Riyadh on Tuesday.During their meeting, the leaders reviewed the historical relations between the two countries, areas of bilateral cooperation, and ways to strengthen and develop them. They discussed the latest regional developments and efforts to enhance security and stability in the region. King Hamad commended the efforts of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince to strengthen relations between the two countries, praising the Kingdom's honorable, historic, and fraternal stances toward Bahrain and its people on various occasions and its support for Bahrain at all levels. He also expressed appreciation for the Saudi leadership's efforts to advance joint Gulf action and its pivotal role in laying the foundations of security, peace, and stability in the region.The Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening its close, fraternal ties with Bahrain in all sectors, and wished Bahrain and its people continued development and progress. At the outset of the meeting, the Crown Prince welcomed the king of Bahrain to the Kingdom, and the king thanked him for the warm reception and generous hospitality. The Crown Prince conveyed the greetings of King Salman to the king of Bahrain, who reciprocally conveyed his greetings to King Salman.The meeting was attended by Emir of Riyadh Prince Faisal bin Bandar; Minister of State and Member of the Cabinet Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd; Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal; Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif; Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar; Minister of State, Member of the Cabinet, and National Security Advisor Dr. Musaed Al-Aiban; Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan; Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser; and Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi.From the Bahraini side, the meeting was attended by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa; Minister of the Royal Court Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Salman Al Khalifa; Adviser to the King for Media Affairs Nabeel bin Yaaqob Al-Hamar; Adviser to the King for Diplomatic Affairs Sheikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa; Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani; Minister of Finance and National Economy Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa; Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Dr. Sheikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa; Chief of Staff of the Bahrain Defense Force Lt. Gen. Theyab bin Saqr Al Nuaimi; and Bahraini Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa. Earlier, the Crown Prince received King Hamad at King Khalid International Airport.