Manama, June 9 (BNA) His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received the Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Muhammad Al-Alimi and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of his visit to the Kingdom.
His Majesty the King welcomed him, thanking him for assuming national responsibility, and wishing him and all members of the Council success in serving their country and people. He praised the strong historical brotherly relations between the two countries and the close ties between the two brotherly peoples.
His Majesty affirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s support for the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its efforts to restore legitimate power and achieve peace, security, stability and development in Yemen. He also expressed Bahrain’s welcome to extend the humanitarian truce in Yemen announced by the United Nations. He expressed his hope that it would help reach a comprehensive and sustainable political solution to the Yemeni crisis, wishing Yemen peace, security, stability and prosperity.
For his part, Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Majesty the King for the warm welcome and hospitality, praising the strong historical relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples. He also praised Bahrain’s supportive stances to enhance security and stability in Yemen, and briefed the King on the latest developments on the Yemeni arena and the role of the Presidential Leadership Council in enhancing security.
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