HM the King, Saudi monarch discuss bilateral relations

Riyadh, Apr. 16 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa met today the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at Al-Ouja Plalace in Dir'iya, in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier HRH Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HM the King extended profound thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the warm welcome and hospitality accorded to him, which, he said, reflects the outstanding deep-rooted relations bonding the two kingdoms and their brotherly peoples. HM King Hamad and King Salman bin Abdulaziz discussed the solid bilateral ties, progressing steadily at all levels, affirming keenness to bolster them so as to reach the highest levels of fruitful and constructive cooperation and joint action in order to meet the two peoples' aspirations for more progress and prosperity. HM the King affirmed the advanced level of the Bahraini-Saudi relation, and the two countries' shared desire to strengthen them in all fields to achieve their common interests. The two leaders discussed the latest Arab and global developments, especially the situation in Yemen, within the framework of their shared keenness on coordinating and consulting at all levels. HM King Hamad attended a luncheon hosted in his honour by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques marking his visit to Saudi Arabia. HM the King returned to the Kingdom following his visit to Saudi Arabia. Earlier today, HM the King left Riyadh. HM King Hamad was seen off mainly by the Crown Prince and Deputy Premier HRH Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Riyadh Governor HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Bahraini Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shaikh Hamood bin Abdulla Al Khalifa.