King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived here today on a visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia .

In a statement upon arrival King Hamad King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hailed the efforts and initiatives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques which made the greatest effect in safeguarding the region from dangers, which reflect the leading role undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding the critical regional situation.

The Bahraini monarch said "meeting our brother the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques will be an opportunity to exchange visions and viewpoints on current and latest developments in the region to reach sure frames and optimum means to confront the many threats facing our countries and boost their security and stability." He said "through this visit we reiterate our keenness on deepening the historic ties between our two countries and peoples bound by familial bonds, continuity of communication, embodiment of the mutual wish to develop and consolidate these relations which continue stronger and firmer as time passes, pushing with cooperation and development of coordination mechanisms in all fields to serve the common interests and fulfil the aspirations of both peoples for further development and growth.''