Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties in High-Level Meeting Focused on Regional Cooperation
Dubai – Bahrain’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, warmly welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in Manama on Tuesday, reaffirming the deep-rooted and brotherly relations between the two Gulf nations.
During the meeting, both leaders emphasized their shared commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, reflecting the strong historical and strategic partnership that unites Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Discussions focused on enhancing economic, political, and cultural collaboration to serve the aspirations of their leaderships and citizens, as well as advancing joint initiatives that promote regional stability and prosperity.
The two sides also exchanged perspectives on key regional and international developments, highlighting the importance of continued dialogue and coordination in addressing global challenges and fostering peace and sustainable development in the region.
Earlier, Prince Faisal arrived in Manama to chair the meeting of the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council — a vital platform that enhances bilateral cooperation and aligns strategic projects between the two nations. He was received by Bahrain’s Foreign Minister, Abdullatif Al-Zayani, and Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairy.
The meeting brought together senior Saudi officials, including Walid Al-Samaeel, Director General of the Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mohammed Al-Yahya, Advisor to the Minister; and Engineer Fahad Al-Harthi, Head of the Working Groups of the General Secretariat of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council.
The discussions underscored the shared vision of both Kingdoms to continue building on their strong partnership and explore new avenues of collaboration that support growth, innovation, and long-term regional unity. Both leaders expressed confidence that their joint efforts would further strengthen Gulf cooperation and reinforce the longstanding bonds of friendship between the two nations.
The meeting reflected the unwavering commitment of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain to deepening bilateral relations, fostering economic and diplomatic advancement, and working together to achieve common goals that benefit the Gulf region as a whole.
