HE Interior Minister receives Eastern Province Deputy Governor

His Excellency Interior Minister Lt-General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa received Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province Deputy Governor His Royal Highness Prince Ahmed bin Fahad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the accompanying delegation on Monday. The meeting, part of his official visit to Bahrain, was also attended by senior Interior Ministry officials.

HE the Interior Minister welcomed HRH Prince Ahmed in his second country, appreciated the brotherly visit and its role in reinforcing strong ties between the two brotherly countries under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and his brother the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

HE the Interior Minister valued the dedication of the two countries to strengthen security cooperation and common stands in countering the current and future security challenges. He also praised the supportive Saudi role towards Bahrain.

HE the President of Customs Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa briefed the meeting on the development projects and plans to increase the capacity of the King Fahad Causeway and ensure smooth traffic of people and goods. The meeting also discussed issues of common interest.