Bahrain's king receives Saudi defence minister

Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received on Monday Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Minister of Defense, President of the Royal Court, in the presence of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister of Bahrain, SPA reported.

During the meeting, King Hamad welcomed Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the accompanying delegation. For his part, the minister of defense thanked the King for the hospitality and good reception he received.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman conveyed the greetings of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. For his part, the King sent his greetings to the Saudi king.

The meeting addressed the relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region, particularly on the Yemeni arena, the operations of Operation Decisive Storm and the participation of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the coalition.

The King of Bahrain held a banquet in honor of the Minister of Defense.

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, President of the Royal Court and Special Adviser to the king, arrived in Riyadh coming from Manama after paying a visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.