HM King receives invitation from Saudi monarch

Manama, Mar. 11 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a letter from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, including an invitation to attend the concluding ceremony of the third edition of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival which is held in Riyadh under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The letter was handed over to HM the King by Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al-Shaikh during a meeting with HM the King today. HM the King expressed thanks and respect to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the invitation which reflects deep-rooted historical ties binding the two brotherly countries. He lauded the advanced level of bilateral cooperation at all levels, commending the honourable stances of King Salman towards Bahrain and its people and his ongoing efforts to further bolster bilateral relations. HM the King praised success of the previous edition of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, stressing its cultural and historical importance as well as its variety of activities that aim to boost the Saudi and Arab heritage and the national authentic values.