Bahraini Deputy PM: Bahrain-Kuwait relations moving towards greater cooperation and joint work in various fields

Manama -- Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa affirmed on Monday that the deep-rooted historical fraternal relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait continue to advance toward greater cooperation and joint efforts across various fields, based on the close ties and affection binding the two countries and their brotherly peoples. The Bahrain News Agency reported that this statement was made during Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah’s meeting with Minister of Public Works Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan at his office in the Qudibiya Palace, on the occasion of her visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

He noted that the continuous follow-up by the leaderships of both countries serves as a driving force for further developing bilateral partnership tracks and leveraging available opportunities to expand their scope, thereby bringing benefits and prosperity to both countries and their brotherly peoples. During the meeting, he pointed out that the existing cooperation between the Public Works ministries of the two brotherly countries opens up broad horizons for exchanging expertise, drawing on the successful experiences among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, which represent a vital pillar of Gulf integration and help keep pace with rapid developmental requirements, enhance project efficiency and implementation quality, and elevate the level of services provided to citizens.

He also highlighted Bahrain’s commitment, in the context of its chairmanship of the 46th session of the GCC Council (the Bahrain Summit), to continue supporting joint GCC initiatives and projects. In this regard, he emphasized the importance of signing the General Agreement for linking GCC states to the railway network project, describing it as a strategic step toward strengthening connectivity among GCC member states and developing the transport and logistics system, thereby supporting economic development and achieving shared Gulf interests.

For her part, Dr. Noura Al-Mashaan expressed her gratitude and appreciation to the Bahraini Deputy Prime Minister for the warm reception, and conveyed her pride in the strong relations between the two brotherly countries and the opportunities they provide to develop technical and professional partnerships across various public works sectors. She prayed for continued progress and prosperity for the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people. (End) K.N.A. / N.S.A.