His Majesty King Hamad wished them all health and happiness and their countries further progress and prosperity, praying Allah Almighty for 2012 to be a year of security, stability, progress and prosperity for all countries in the world.
His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, also exchanged similar cables.