HM King awards first-class Order of Bahrain to Saudi Ambassador

Manama, July 24 (BNA): HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today at the Safriya Palace received Saudi Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Abdullah bin Abulmalik Al Sheikh. HM the King took pride in the fraternal ties binding the two kingdoms, their leaderships and people highlighted by joint keenness to further broaden them to wider horizons. He pointed out that the Bahraini-Saudi relations stem from the solid historical solidarity, describing them as a leading model for the integration of strategic visions and consensus on various issues. HM the King paid tribute to the key Saudi role, led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, in maintaining the security and stability in the region, noting the ambitious Saudi vision supportive to the development and progress efforts, as well as its endeavour to championing Islam and justice. HM the King awarded the first-class Order of Bahrain to the Saudi Ambassador Dr. Abdullah bin Abulmalik Al Sheikh in appreciation of his efforts in promoting the fraternal ties between the two sisterly kingdoms. The Saudi Ambassador expressed utmost gratitude for the top honour conferred on him, hailing the constant royal effort to reinforce and develop cooperation between the two countries.