HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa visits the joint Bahraini-Saudi Naval drill (Bridge 23)

Manama, Dec. 26 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, today attended the Royal Bahrain Naval Force and the Royal Saudi Naval Force joint naval drill (Bridge 23), which was held from the 20th to the 29th of December. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the longstanding relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, which continue to receive the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman further noted that bilateral relations are also reinforced by the ongoing support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman visited various vessels participating in the drill and was briefed on the drill’s objectives, training, and preparation plans. HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman commended the drill and the joint efforts demonstrated by the participants, highlighting the importance of these drills in developing cooperation between the Royal Bahrain Naval Force and the Royal Saudi Naval Force.