WAM MANAMA: HRH Prince Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Bahraini Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander reiterated that the standing relations among Arab states of the Gulf are strong and that their strong attachment to a common history and a common destiny is the foundation of their unity and cohesion.

Prince Salman also thanked the support the UAE extended to Bahrain and said it truly reflects the ties between the two countries.

He also said he was looking forward for more coordination and cooperation between the two sisterly countries in realization of the directives by His Majesty King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa and President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Prince Salman made his remarks as he received the ambassador of the UAE to Bahrain Mohammed Sultan Al-Suwaidi who started his tenure in the kingdom. He wished Al-Suwaidi success in his new assignment.

For his part, Al-Suwaidi stressed that he will work on enhancing coordination and cooperation between the UAE and Bahrain in realization of their common aspirations.

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