Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, has extended his congratulations to the leadership of Saudi Arabia following their successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The Crown Prince conveyed his best wishes to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between the two nations. According to Bahrain News Agency, Prince Salman praised the enduring ties between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, underscoring their development under the leadership of Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman of Saudi Arabia. He expressed confidence in Saudi Arabia's ability to host a successful World Cup, citing the country's track record in organising major international sporting events and its ambitious vision for the future. Prince Salman also commended Saudi Arabia's role in promoting sports development on the i nternational stage. He noted that the successful World Cup bid is a testament to Saudi Arabia's efforts to enhance the region's status in global sports. The Crown Prince conveyed his best wishes for Saudi Arabia's preparations, expressing optimism that the event would further solidify the kingdom's prominence in the global sports arena.