HM King Hamad Receives Saudi Minister of Information
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, received today at Al-Sakhir Palace His Excellency Dr. Salman bin Yusuf Al-Dosari, the Minister of Information of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who is on a visit to Bahrain to lead the Saudi side in the fourth meeting of the Coordinating Committee for Culture, Media, Tourism, and Social Development under the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, being hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the meeting, Minister Al-Dosari conveyed the greetings and appreciation of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to His Majesty the King. He also expressed their well-wishes for Bahrain and its people, hoping for continuous progress and prosperity. In return, His Majesty King Hamad extended his greetings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince, wishing King Salman good health and prosperity for the Saudi people.
His Majesty warmly welcomed Minister Al-Dosari and expressed his best wishes for the success of the Coordinating Committee's efforts, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation and joint work between the two nations. King Hamad reaffirmed his pride in the deep-rooted and historical relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, underlining the continuous efforts to enhance these ties across all levels for the benefit of both countries and their people. He also praised the efforts of King Salman in strengthening the bilateral relations, acknowledging the consistent support and solidarity from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia towards Bahrain.
Additionally, His Majesty commended the significant role of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council, headed by the Crown Princes of both countries, in enhancing cooperation in various fields, including media, culture, tourism, investment, economic development, and other vital sectors, which serve the shared objectives and aspirations of both nations.
For his part, Minister Al-Dosari expressed his sincere gratitude to His Majesty the King for the warm welcome and hospitality, highlighting the constant attention and commitment of Bahrain's leadership to reinforcing the strong bonds between the two nations and people.
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