Manama: Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Bahrain’s Prime Minister, has praised the supportive stand of the UAE for Bahrain, which stems from a long and shared history of joint cooperation and common destiny.
He cited the pivotal role played by the UAE in safeguarding the regional and international security given its balanced policies.
According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Bahrain’s Prime Minister made the remarks while receiving the outgoing UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, Mohammad Sultan Al Suwaidi. He praised the efforts of the outgoing UAE envoy in boosting cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain during his tenure, wishing him more success in future tasks.
For his part, the outgoing UAE ambassador thanked Prince Khalifa and Bahrain for their massive support during his tenure in the country, and expressed his wishes for more prosperity to Bahrain led by its wise monarchy, and progress to its people.
Prince Khalifa commended the constructive UAE’s development policies outlined by the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and followed up by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Prince Khalifa hailed the historic and distinguished fraternal ties between the two countries, adding that they demonstrate the common history between the two states. He underlined the growing cooperation between the two countries’ leaders and people.
He commended the urban growth being experienced by the UAE led by its wise leadership, stressing the keenness of Bahrain to strengthen the existing ties to meet the aspirations of the two peoples.
Prince Khalifa said the relations between the two countries are prosperous, especially in the areas of economy, trade, investment, and coordination over a number of GCC, Arab and international issues.
