Manama: In line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Kingdom of Bahrain Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, co-chaired the fourth meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Manama. The session was attended by senior officials and committee heads from both sides. According to Saudi Press Agency, Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa welcomed HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, emphasizing the strong relations and close bonds between the two countries. Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his pleasure at visiting Bahrain and meeting with King Hamad and Crown Prince Salman, highlighting the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' commitment to strengthening cooperation and expanding bilateral relations across all fields. A series of agreements and memoranda of un derstanding (MoUs) were signed on the sidelines of the meeting. These included a MoU on nuclear safety and radiation protection between the Saudi Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission and Bahrain's Supreme Council for Environment, a Cooperation Program between diplomatic study institutes, and an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation. Additionally, MoUs on sustainable development, competition promotion, direct investment, railway cooperation, educational collaboration, and non-profit sector development were also signed. At the conclusion of the meeting, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed his gratitude to the Bahrain Crown Prince for the warm reception and excellent organization, noting the constructive outcomes of the council session. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation and advancing the distinguished bilateral partnership, voicing their wishes for continued security and prosperity in both countries. They also thanked all committee members, the Executive C ommittee, the General Secretariat, and working groups for their efforts in supporting the council's work. The two sides agreed to hold the fifth meeting of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council in Saudi Arabia, with the date to be determined through the council's general secretariat.
Sunday, April 26, 2026