Foreign Minister meets Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Riyadh, Jan. 22 (BNA): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, met today the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, and Member of the Council of Ministers of the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mr. Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed that the brotherly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are of great interest and special priority for the two countries, making it a unique model of brotherly relations, based on solid foundations and continuous communication between both friendly countries and peoples, and are constantly witnessing significant progress and prosperity in all fields.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs also pointed out that mutual visits and consonant coordination are an integral approach and a significant feature distinguishing the close relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, thus reflecting their common and strong will to further pursue their relations, as well as their keenness to promote Arab interests and establish peace and security in the region.   Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir expressed his pride in meeting the Minister of Foreign Affairs and in the strong relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also pointed out how their bilateral cooperation witnessed a great development at various levels, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.   During the meeting, both sides exchanged views and consultations on the most important issues in the region, shedding light on the importance of supporting Arab issues and activating joint Arab action to preserve security and stability for the Arab countries and their peoples.   The importance of confronting Iran's malign policies of hostile interference in the internal affairs of Arab states and its support for terrorism in the region was also stressed.   On the Yemeni issue, both sides stressed that it is necessary to abide by what was agreed upon in the consultations of the Kingdom of Sweden with a view to reaching a political solution between all the parties in the Republic of Yemen based on the GCC Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism and the outcomes of the National Dialogue and the relevant Security Council resolutions,  resolution 2216 of 2015 in particular.   On the Qatari crisis, the importance of Qatar's commitment to the Riyadh agreement, its executive mechanism, the Riyadh Supplementary Agreement and the demands made by the four countries to end the crisis with Qatar were stressed. Joint coordination and exchange of views on upcoming regional and international meetings have also been discussed.   The Minister of Foreign Affairs toured the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, visited its Communication and Media Center and signed their register of senior visitors.   Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa arrived today in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where Mr. Adel Al-Jubeir was at the forefront of those who welcomed him.