The Minister of Information Affairs of Bahrain Ali Bin Mohammad Al-Rumaihi confirmed that the visit of Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa to Saudi Arabia and his meeting with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, emphasizes the great support and mutual interest in the historical relations between the two kingdoms. The two kingdoms seek to develop them in various fields, believing in the depth of ties, unity of purpose and a common destiny. He indicated, in a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), that what King Hamad stressed during the visit is that "Bahrain always stands aligned with Saudi Arabia, and it will remain the main pillar of the region's security and stability." He stressed that developing bilateral relations between the two kingdoms in various fields and enhancing integration between the two countries, stressing his happiness that the distinguished fraternal relations linking the two kingdoms. Meanwhile, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Dr. Nayef Falah Mubarak Al-Hajraf said that the visit of King Hamad to Saudi Arabia embodies the depth of the historic and distinguished relations between the two countries and their peoples. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Dr. Al-Hajraf said that the Bahraini King's visit to Saudi Arabia and meetings with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince, proved the distinguished position enjoyed by Saudi Arabia in the hearts of all Bahrainis. The Secretary General said that the GCC citizens appreciate the visit of the King of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, and highly value the tremendous efforts exerted by the GCC leaders to enhance the joint GCC action and achieve their aspirations. — SPA
