HM King Hamad stresses importance of enhancing Bahrain and Egypt strategic partnership

TDT | Manama                                                                 

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Egypt yesterday to take part in the Five-Way Arab Summit today.

HM the King left the Kingdom of Bahrain yesterday and was bidden farewell by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

His Majesty is participating in the summit through the invitation of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi.

Aside from HM King Hamad and the Egyptian leader, the UAE President HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordanian Monarch HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussain, and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi will participate in the five-party event, which is set to be held at Al Masa Hotel.

On arrival at El Alamein International Airport, HM the King was welcomed by the Egyptian President and senior officials in the Egyptian government. Following the official reception protocols, HM the King saluted senior officials in the Egyptian government while President Al Sisi saluted members of the official delegation accompanying HM the King.

Deep relations HM the King and President Al Sisi exchanged cordial talks that reflected the deep fraternal relations between Bahrain and Egypt.

HM King Hamad underlined deep historical ties binding both countries and peoples and mutual keenness to further cement them in all fields. He stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation to further promote strategic partnership between both countries and achieve common aspirations for more growth and prosperity.

HM the King commended the efforts exerted by the Egyptian President to foster pan-Arab action and achieve its noble goals, wishing Egypt further security and prosperity. His Majesty’s convoy headed to Al Masa Hotel where he attended its opening ceremony.

The King, the Egyptian President, the UAE President, the Jordanian Monarch, the Iraqi Prime Minister and the audience were briefed on the construction of the hotel and on its facilities.

HM the King attended a lunch banquet hosted by the Egyptian President in honour of the leaders participating in the summit.