Bahrain, Saudi keen to bolster ties and cooperation

TDT | Manama                       

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Finance and National Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa stressed the importance of further reinforcing the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia cooperation conducive to achieving common goals and aspirations.

Shaikh Salman made the statement as he received, in the presence of Cabinet Affairs Minister Hamad bin Faisal Al Malki, Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al Marshad, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), currently on visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

They discussed cooperation pathways between the two countries in the financial and economic sectors, hailing Saudi support to development projects which contributed to spurring growth, thus reflecting longstanding ties and common GCC work.

The minister praised the role of SFD in following up and implementing the Saudi grant as part of the Gulf Development Programme, as well as other projects. He highlighted the deep-rooted historic relations binding the two countries and praised the joint ties which are based on solid cooperation and common action to further development at all levels, in light of the care of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

Shaikh Salman noted the commitment and keenness of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to further bolster joint ties.