The Kingdom's support for Bahrain: The Crown Prince affirms Saudi Arabia's full solidarity
In a move reflecting the depth of the fraternal and strategic relations between the two countries, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a telephone call today, Thursday, to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain. This call reaffirmed the unwavering Saudi position, with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince emphasizing that the Kingdom's support for Bahrain is a fundamental pillar of the two countries' policies, and expressing the Kingdom's strong condemnation and denunciation of the brutal Iranian attacks that targeted the territory of the sisterly Kingdom of Bahrain.
Deep-rooted historical ties and a single body
Saudi-Bahraini relations are deeply rooted in history, bound by a strong fraternal tie based on shared religion, language, and a common destiny. These relations serve as a model of Gulf and Arab cooperation, reflected in strategic partnerships across all political, economic, and security spheres. The King Fahd Causeway, which connects the two countries by land, is more than just infrastructure; it is a vital artery embodying this close connection between the two brotherly peoples. Saudi Arabia's supportive stance towards Bahrain is not a recent development, but rather the continuation of a long history of solidarity, most notably the Kingdom's pivotal role within the Peninsula Shield Force in maintaining Bahrain's security and stability in 2011, underscoring that the security of the two kingdoms is indivisible.
The significance of the timing and the importance of the Kingdom's support for Bahrain
This call comes at a critical juncture, in response to Iranian statements and allegations that infringe upon the sovereignty and independence of the Kingdom of Bahrain, statements which have been met with widespread Gulf and Arab rejection and condemnation. The Crown Prince's reaffirmation of the Kingdom's complete support and solidarity with the Kingdom of Bahrain, and its backing for all measures taken to defend its security, stability, and territorial integrity, carries a clear and decisive political message. This message not only aims to reassure our brothers in Bahrain, but also underscores the unified Gulf position rejecting any external interference in the affairs of the region's countries and confronting any attempts to destabilize regional security. This stance reinforces the strength and cohesion of the Gulf Cooperation Council as a security and political system capable of protecting the interests of its member states and their people.
At the end of the call, His Highness reiterated that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will always remain a strong supporter of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and that any threat facing Manama is a direct threat to Riyadh, in a living embodiment of the concept of common destiny upon which relations between the two brotherly countries are based.
