United against threats

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa yesterday held a meeting with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah. His Majesty expressed Bahrain’s condemnation over the subversive terrorist attack on Aramco oil facilities in Buqayq and Hijrat Khurais, describing it as a grave escalation and a major threat to regional security and stability as well as oil supplies to international markets.

HM the King also underlined full support of the Kingdom to Saudi Arabia against any attempt to encroach on its sovereignty and status as well as threaten its security and stability. His Majesty also affirmed Bahrain’s unwavering support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in all measures taken to preserve its security and the safety of the people on its territory. HM the King extended heartfelt congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Saudi Crown Prince on the National Day, wishing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continuous security, growth and prosperity under the leadership of King Salman. The King also thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the gracious welcome and hospitality.

The Saudi King expressed thanks and respect to HM the King for his fraternal feelings, lauding the unwavering honourable stances of the Kingdom of Bahrain which affirm deep-rooted relations between both countries. He asserted ability of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to deal with the repercussions of the criminal act that targets regional security and stability and international oil supplies. HM the King and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reviewed solid fraternal relations between both countries and ways of consolidating them at all levels.

They also discussed the latest regional developments as well as regional and international issues of common concern. HM the King expressed thanks and respect to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the historical stances of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in supporting the Kingdom of Bahrain at all levels. The King also praised King Salman’s wise stances in dealing with regional issues and maintaining security, describing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a pillar for stability and the bulwark of regional security given its strategic role at the regional and international level.

His Majesty also commended Saudi Arabia’s pivotal role in defending Arab issues and protecting the supreme interests of the Arab nation. King Salman hosted a lunch banquet in honour of HM the King on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom. The lunch banquet was attended by members of the Saudi royal family, members of the delegation accompanying HM the King and senior officials. 

Earlier yesterday, His Majesty the King was received at the King Abdulaziz International Airport by His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Faisal, Advisor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, Shaikh Humood bin Abdullah Al Khalifa Ambassador of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, Saleh bin Ali Al Turki, Governor of Jeddah, and Ibrahim Al Mussallamani, Consul General of Bahrain in Jeddah.