His Majesty highlights role of Kuwait in joint Arab initiatives

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday received a letter from the Amir of Kuwait His Highness Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah dealing with solid bilateral relations binding the two brotherly countries and peoples, in addition to latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual concern.

This came as HM the King received yesterday, at Al Safriya Palace, Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Shaikh Sabah Al Khalid Al Hamad Al Sabah, who conveyed to HM the King greetings from the Amir of Kuwait, and wished the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity.

HM the King welcomed the Kuwaiti minister and extended greetings to HH Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah and wished him abundant health and well-being and the brotherly Kuwaiti people further progress and prosperity. He hailed deep-rooted strong fraternal relations binding the two brotherly countries and peoples, the stressing the importance of constant consultation and coordination to support the march of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and confront regional challenges.

HM the King commended the pivotal role played by HH Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmed Al Jaber Al Sabah to bolster Bahraini-Kuwaiti relations, hailing his dedicated efforts to support the joint Arab action and advocate and protect Arab issues. The meeting also focused on current developments unfolding in the region, in addition to other issues of common concern.

The Kuwaiti Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister expressed thanks and appreciation to HM the King, hailing royal efforts to strengthen outstanding relations of co-operation binding the two countries. He commended Bahrain’s historic, fraternal and honourable stances in support of Kuwait and its people. Earlier yesterday, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received Shaikh Sabah upon his arrival at Bahrain International Airport.