Bahrain, Saudi boost integration
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are reinforcing efforts to deepen economic integration, as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met with the Saudi-Bahraini Joint Business Council and H.E. Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister praised the Joint Business Council for enhancing bilateral coordination in investment and economic fields, citing its critical role in driving shared development objectives between the two Gulf neighbours.
Strategic backing
HRH affirmed that the long-standing Bahrain-Saudi partnership continues to be strengthened through the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
The meeting also underscored the strategic backing of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, who supports efforts to fortify regional cooperation and joint investment initiatives.
HRH Prince Salman highlighted the pivotal role of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in aligning economic priorities and furthering the mutual interests of both nations.
H.E. Al-Sudairi expressed appreciation for Bahrain's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and conveyed his best wishes for the Kingdom's continued growth and prosperity.
Also present at the meeting were HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials.
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