Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa underlined the importance of the causeway in invigorating the trade and investment movement and fast-tracking economic development in both countries. He expressed hope the project will add momentum to the fast development in both kingdoms, pointing out the role of the new causeway in linking the GCC countries to a modern transportation network.
HM King paid tribute to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud for naming the new causeway (King Hamad Causeway) which will link Bahrain to Saudi Arabia after him.
HM described the new causeway as a milestone in the deep-rooted historic fraternal relations between both countries which reflects King Abdullah’s keenness to further cement brotherly relations between both countries.
This came as HM the King was briefed at Sakhir Palace on the new causeway by Transportation Minister Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, senior officials and the Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain.
HM said that the Bahraini-Saudi relations are based on a solid ground laid by the fathers and forefathers out of belief in common goal, destiny, brotherhood and unity.
HM the King gave his directives and valuable remarks about the vital project, thanking the Transportation Minister and the officials in charge and wishing them every success.