Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received Lieutenant General His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the United Arab Emirates, and his accompanying delegation at Sakhir Palace. The visit coincided with the conclusion of the third International Security Alliance joint exercise.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty the King emphasized the robust and longstanding relations between Bahrain and the UAE, marked by close cooperation and mutual understanding. The meeting underscored the shared commitment to further strengthening ties across various domains.
His Highness Sheikh Saif bin Zayed conveyed greetings from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and UAE Vice President and Prime Minister His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. They extended their best wishes for Bahrain's continued progress under His Majesty's leadership.
His Majesty reciprocated with warm greetings and best wishes for the UAE leadership, expressing hopes for the nation's continued development and success. The King praised Sheikh Saif's initiative in establishing the International Security Alliance, which plays a crucial role in fostering regional and global security cooperation.
The discussions also covered recent regional and international developments and areas of mutual interest. Sheikh Saif expressed his gratitude for the warm reception and acknowledged His Majesty's efforts in enhancing Bahrain-UAE relations.