MANAMA: Bahrain’s Prime Minister Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa has praised the supportive stand of the United Arab Emirates to the Kingdom of Bahrain, which stems from a long and shared history of joint co-operation and common destiny.

He cited the pivotal role played by the UAE in safeguarding the regional and international security given its balanced policies.

According to the Bahrain News Agency (BNA), Prince Khalifa made the remarks, while receiving the outgoing UAE Ambassador to Bahrain, Mohammed Sultan Al Suwaidi.

He commended the constructive UAE development policies outlined by the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and being followed up by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Prince Khalifa hailed the historic and distinguished fraternal ties between the two countries, adding that they demonstrate common history between the two states.

He referred to the growing co-operation ties between the two countries, leaders and peoples of the UAE and Bahrain.

He commended the urban growth being experienced by the UAE, led by its wise leadership,  stressing keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to strengthen the existing ties to meet aspirations of the two peoples.

Prince Khalifa said the relations between the two countries are prosperous, especially in the areas of economy, trade, investment, and co-ordination in a number of the GCC, Arab and international issues.

He praised the efforts of the UAE outgoing envoy in boosting the co-operation ties between the UAE and Bahrain during his tenure in the Kingdom, wishing him more successes in future tasks.

For his part, Al Suwaidi thanked the Prince Khalifa and the Kingdom of Bahrain for their significant support during his tenure in the Kingdom, wishing more prosperity to the Kingdom of Bahrain led by its wise monarchy, and progress to its people.

WAM