Saudi Ambassasdor stresses solid Bahraini-Saudi relations

Manama, Sept. 23 (BNA): Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain, HRH Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, has asserted that the establishment of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council is a new step towads further cementing the solid brotherly relations and strong cohesion between the two kingdoms, noting that the inaugural meeting of the Council approved the regulatory procedures and formed subcommittees in the political, security, economic, energy, trade, industrial, cultural, media, tourism, social development, investment, environmental and infrastructure fields. In an interview with the Bahraini “Al-Bilad” newspaper marking the 91st Saudi National Day, the envoy affirmed that the solid relations between the two countries stem from their fundamentals and common visions on ways to deal with the rapidly unfolding events in the region. He stressed that the security and stability of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are indivisible, adding that the two sisterly kingdoms stand united against any interference in their internal affairs or attempt to disrupt their security and stability, and that their cooperation and coordination in the military and security fields continue at the highest levels, In order to maintain their security and stability and confront terrorism. He indicated that economic relations between the two countries are flourishing, noting that the value of Saudi investments in Bahrain has increased by 51% and the volume of trade exchange between the two countries has reached $7.2 billion. Saudi Arabia is Bahrain's first trading partner, and Bahrain is Saudi Arabia's second GCC and 12th international trading partner, he said, adding that mineral materials, agricultural and animal products, chemicals and plastics represent the majority of trade exchange between the two kingdoms. He emphasised that the directives of the two kingdoms’ leaderships have played a major role in bolstering and supporting bilateral cooperation, pointing to the formation of joint economic committees within the framework of the work of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council. He asserted that the Saudi National Day provides an opportunity to the present generations to pay tribute to the founder of Saudi Arabia, the late King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman, and draw inspiration from his patriotic efforts to lead his people towards unity, stability, progress and prosperity. The ambassador highlighted Saudi Arabia’s landmark achievements, shedding light on the role of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSRelief) in providing $5 billion in aid and implementing 1,536 projects in 59 countries. He also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s hosting of the Green Initiative Forum and the Middle East Green Initiative Summit in October.