HRH Crown Prince Reaffirms Bahrain's Support for Palestinian Rights
The Crown Prince highlighted the strong brotherly ties and close cooperation between Bahrain and Palestine, under the guidance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
HRH Prince Salman made these remarks while receiving Palestinian Interior Minister Ziad Mahmoud Hab Al-Reeh and his accompanying delegation at Al Riffa Palace. The meeting was attended by Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and senior officials.
During the meeting, the Palestinian Interior Minister conveyed President Abbas' greetings and best wishes for Bahrain's continued progress and prosperity. In return, Prince Salman asked the Minister to convey his greetings, along with those of His Majesty the King, to President Abbas and the people of Palestine, wishing them continued advancement and stability.
The Crown Prince reiterated Bahrain's firm stance in supporting the Palestinian cause, stressing the importance of halting escalation, protecting civilians, releasing hostages, and continuing humanitarian efforts in Gaza. He also commended the active humanitarian role played by friendly and brotherly countries in this regard.
The discussions also touched on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in the field of security, and reviewed the latest regional and international developments.
Minister Ziad Hab Al-Reeh expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for Bahrain's continued support of Palestine and for the warm welcome extended to him and his delegation, wishing the Kingdom and its people further progress and prosperity.
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