Saudi foreign minister receives Bahraini counterpart

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Bahraini Foreign Minister Dr.Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani in Riyadh on Monday.

During the meeting, the foreign ministers reviewed the historical ties between the two countries and the regional and international developments.

They discussed ways to boost cooperation and coordination between Riyadh and Manama on various issues to ensure the security and stability of the region.

Prince Faisal presented his Bahraini counterpart with the King Abdul Aziz Sash of the second degree in recognition of his services during his tenure as the secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

The Saudi foreign minister lauded Al-Zayani’s efforts and wished him continued success as the foreign minister of Bahrain.

The Bahraini foreign minister lauded the prominent role played by Saudi Arabia to bolster Gulf cooperation and its efforts to strengthen ties between the Arab and Islamic countries.

Prince Faisal hosted a luncheon in honor of his Bahraini counterpart and the accompanying delegation.