Manama: Fatima bint Jaafar Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism, received Naif bin Bandar Al Sudairi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting focused on the enhancement of bilateral tourism relations and joint initiatives between the two countries.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Minister Al Sairafi acknowledged the historical ties between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the steady growth in tourism cooperation. She reiterated the ministry's dedication, alongside the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, to bolster tourism collaboration through coordinated efforts and promotional activities. These initiatives align with the bilateral tourism cooperation agreement, which aims to position both kingdoms as a unified tourism destination on both regional and international stages, while also enhancing the economic impact of the tourism sector.
Ambassador Al Sudairi expressed gratitude for Bahrain's dedication to strengthening tourism connections with Saudi Arabia. He praised the ministry's initiatives in enhancing Bahrain's tourism appeal to regional visitors and affirmed his commitment to ongoing cooperation to achieve shared tourism objectives.