Bahrain's King Hamad bin Issa al Khalifa addressed the 26th Arab Summit in Egypt's Sharm el Sheikh resort city on Saturday.
The monarch expressed his happiness to participate in the summit, adding that he congratulates Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi on hosting this event which will contribute to surpassing this critical phase in the history of the Arab nation.
He further said that Egypt has always played a vital and prominent role in defending issues as well as the interests of the nation, thanking El Sisi and the Egyptian people for welcoming the guests and hosting the summit.
Bahrain's monarch thanked Kuwaiti Emir Sabah al Ahmad al Jaber al Sabah for his efforts to serve the best interests of the Arabs during heading the previous session of the summit.
He further hailed the role played by Arab League Secretary General Nabil el Araby for establishing the Arab Court for Human Rights as well as organizing the summit.
This event sends a message to the whole world that the Arab nation is united, the king concluded.