MANAMA — Bahrain's Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi hailed the first meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Joint Coordination Council, chaired by Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman and his Bahraini counterpart Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa.

In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he described the meeting as a historic step on the path of integration, unity, and solid strategic partnership.

Al-Romaihi paid tribute to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, hailing their support and directives as to the pillar of strong historic relations between the two brotherly countries and people.

He described joint ties binding Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as a model of GCC unity, Arab and Islamic fraternity, and strategic partnership.

The Bahrani minister said that he is optimistic about the success of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council and the five sub-committees that emerged from it in strengthening the strong ties and advancing the march of relations between the two kingdoms in various political, security, economic, commercial, investment, tourism, cultural and media fields.

He added that the strides reflect the unity of visions, diplomatic and media stances, and mutual understanding and meet the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples for security, stability, progress, and prosperity.

Al-Romaihi said that Bahrain is keen on strengthening fraternal relations, praising the Saudi unwavering support to Bahrain’s security, stability and developments.

He praised the pivotal role of Saudi Arabia, which represents the first political, economic, and trade ally and the cornerstone of peace and stability in the Arabian Gulf region and the strong pillar of the Arabic and Islamic nations and the symbol of moderation in the world. — Bahrain News Agency