Bahrain and Egypt: A Bond of Brotherhood Steeped in Shared Vision and Progress
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, reaffirmed the deep-rooted and ever-growing brotherly ties between Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt, highlighting their shared commitment to elevating this partnership to broader horizons built on mutual respect and a unified vision for the future.
During a meeting held at Al Riffa Palace today, His Royal Highness emphasized the solid foundations upon which Bahrain-Egypt relations stand—foundations continually reinforced through the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Their dedication, he noted, serves as a driving force behind the steady progress and collaborative spirit that defines this longstanding alliance.
The meeting was attended by senior officials, including His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Cabinet Affairs Office, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and other esteemed dignitaries. Also present was H.E. Mrs. Reham Abdelhamid Mahmoud Khalil, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Bahrain.
HRH the Crown Prince underscored the importance of building upon the successes already achieved through bilateral cooperation. He expressed a firm commitment to enhancing collaborative frameworks, exploring new avenues for partnership, and strengthening joint efforts in various sectors for the mutual benefit of both nations and their peoples.
The discussions also included a review of the latest regional and international developments, along with topics of shared interest.
For her part, Ambassador Reham Khalil expressed her sincere appreciation to HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad for his steadfast dedication to fostering stronger Bahraini-Egyptian ties. She praised the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to deepen bilateral collaboration and wished Bahrain continued prosperity and success on its path of national development.
This reaffirmation of unity between Bahrain and Egypt reflects a shared determination to transform diplomatic goodwill into concrete outcomes—anchored in history, driven by leadership, and inspired by a common future.
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