Bahraini King reaffirms commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Egypt and expanding cooperation
Delivery of a message from Sisi to enhance bilateral and commercial cooperation
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Manama, October 31 (KUNA) -- Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa reaffirmed on Saturday the deep historical fraternal ties between Bahrain and Egypt, and the mutual commitment to strengthening and developing these relations across various fields to serve the interests of both countries and the aspirations of their peoples.
The Bahraini News Agency (BNA) reported that this statement came during the King’s receipt of a written message from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi concerning bilateral relations and regional and international developments of mutual interest. The message was delivered by Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty during his audience with the Bahraini monarch.
According to the agency, President el-Sisi reiterated in his message his condemnation of the malicious Iranian attacks against the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people, affirming Egypt’s solidarity with Bahrain.
During the meeting, the King of Bahrain emphasized the deep, close, and historic fraternal relations between the two countries, noting their continuous progress and growth thanks to the mutual commitment to consolidating and strengthening these ties. He highlighted the high level of coordination and fruitful cooperation achieved across all levels, which serves the interests of both countries and meets the aspirations of their peoples.
He reiterated the strong commitment to enhancing bilateral relations at all levels, aiming to build on the firm foundation of these ties to increase trade exchanges to ambitious levels, promote joint industrialization, and open new markets for the exports of both countries, particularly in sectors where they possess comparative advantages. He also stressed the need to leverage the free trade agreements between the two countries and various economic blocs.
The King praised President el-Sisi’s efforts to consolidate Bahrain-Egypt relations and commended Egypt’s distinguished stance under his leadership in support of the Kingdom of Bahrain. He appreciated Egypt’s historic pioneering role in safeguarding Arab national security and preserving the interests and gains of the Arab nation, describing it as a cornerstone and fundamental pillar for security and stability in the region.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi invited King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to pay an official visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, providing an opportunity to continue working toward further elevating bilateral relations and building on the progress achieved in recent periods. (End) K.N.A. / M.A.H.A.
