His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a written message from his brother, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The message focused on the strong fraternal bilateral relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, and ways to enhance and develop these relations in various fields to serve their common interests.
The message was received on behalf of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince by His Excellency Engineer Waleed bin Abdulkarim Al-Khuraiji, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, during his meeting today at the Ministry's headquarters in Riyadh with His Excellency Sheikh Ali bin Abdulrahman Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, they reviewed the distinguished bilateral relations and ways to enhance them, in addition to discussing a number of issues of common interest.
The depth and long-standing history of Saudi-Bahraini relations
This message comes within the framework of ongoing communication and continuous consultation between the two wise leaderships, reflecting the depth of the historical ties that bind Riyadh and Manama. Saudi-Bahraini relations are characterized by a unique nature based on bonds of kinship, shared history, and geographical proximity, in addition to the common destiny that unites the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. The roots of this relationship extend back decades, with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia always constituting the strategic depth of the Kingdom of Bahrain, while Bahrain represents a natural and security extension of the Kingdom.
The Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council and its pivotal role
These exchanges cannot be viewed in isolation from the active diplomatic and economic efforts spearheaded by the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council. This council, co-chaired by the crown princes of both countries, is working to develop strategic visions for enhancing economic, political, and security integration. It has contributed to increasing trade and facilitating movement across the King Fahd Causeway, a vital artery connecting the two nations, in addition to planning future rail and logistics projects that will solidify their positions as economic hubs in the region.
The importance of coordination in light of regional changes
This communication is of paramount importance given the current regional and international circumstances, as Saudi-Bahraini coordination is a cornerstone of stability in the Arabian Gulf region. The two countries share identical views on various political issues, ranging from maintaining energy security and maritime navigation to combating terrorism and foreign interference in the affairs of Arab states. Such official messages underscore the unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the continuation of joint efforts to address challenges and achieve sustainable development in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.
