HM King's visit to UK bolsters bilateral ties
The Cabinet reaffirmed the significance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Royal Windsor Horse Show, as well as the horse races sponsored by the Kingdom of Bahrain.
It highlighted the importance of HM the King's meeting with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Head of the Commonwealth.
Weekly Cabinet
Chaired by His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, the Deputy Prime Minister, yesterday at Gudaibiya Palace, the weekly Cabinet also noted the attendance of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show alongside HM King Charles III.
The Cabinet praised the deep-rooted and enduring ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UK.
It highlighted the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, for his leadership in advancing equestrian sports in Bahrain, a sport cherished across the Kingdom.
The Cabinet opened the meeting by commending HM King Hamad's address at the Gulf Cooperation Council–United States (GCC-US) Summit held in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
It praised Saudi Arabia for successfully hosting the Summit, led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and supported by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
In this regard, the Cabinet emphasised Saudi Arabia's prominent role in promoting investment, advancing peaceful initiatives and fostering regional stability.
The Cabinet underscored the depth of the GCC-US strategic partnership, led by President Donald Trump.
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