Bahrainthismonth.com 24 September 2024 The Kingdom of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have enjoyed close diplomatic ties for decades. These ties continue to thrive and have seen further development this year with a number of high-level visits and collaborative meetings. HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia April 2024: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at Al-Safa Palace in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. HRH Prince Salman emphasised the deep, historic relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, built on shared visions and strong cooperation, supported by HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. HRH Prince Salman acknowledged Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s efforts in advancing bilateral integration across various sectors and conveyed greetings from His Majesty the King to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He also expressed Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening the partnership to meet mutual goals. Both leaders discussed the importance of coordinated efforts on regional and Islamic issues, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting Arab causes and serving pilgrims. Senior officials, including Bahrain’s Minister of Finance, attended the meeting. Sports Cooperation MoU Signed on Sidelines of Paris Olympics 2024 August 2024: On the sidelines of the 2024 Summer Olympics, the General Sports Authority (GSA) of Bahrain and the Ministry of Sports of Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Paris, France to enhance collaboration in the sports sector. The MoU was signed by Chairman of the GSA and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal. HH Shaikh Khalid emphasised that the MoU represents a strategic step in advancing sports relations between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The agreement aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in community, Paralympic, women’s, and combat sports, as well as in organising events, developing sports professionals and collaborating on sports investment and facility management. The ceremony was attended by key figures from both kingdoms, including Prince Fahad bin Jalawi, Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed Al Khalifa and others. THRIVING DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
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