King sends letter to Bahrain’s king on ties, region

AMMAN — Speaker of the Lower House Atef Tarawneh on Monday conveyed a message from His Majesty King Abdullah to Bahraini King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa over bilateral relations and ways to enhance them at different levels for the best of the kingdoms and people.

King Abdullah expressed keenness to continue coordination and consultation over different Arab and regional issues to enhance Arab and Islamic cooperation, a Royal Court statement said.

King Hamad praised King Abdullah's stances that support Bahraini, Arab and Islamic issues.

The Bahraini monarch, at the meeting with Tarawneh, reviewed the developments his country has witnessed and the challenges it is facing, noting that the democratic life, public freedoms and reforms Jordan and Bahrain are implementing constitute a model in the Arab region.

He also said that the two kingdoms have similar views and visions towards different regional issues, especially with regard to defending Arab rights.

Tarawneh also met with Bahraini Crown Prince and Deputy Prime Minister Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and exchanged views over the latest developments at the regional and international arenas, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Crown Prince Salman and Tarawneh highlighted the deep-rooted relations between the two kingdoms, where Tarawneh praised the wise policy Bahrain adopts. 

The prince expressed his country's interest in developing cooperation ties with Jordan at all levels, stressing the importance of supporting the joint Arab action efforts in serving national interests. 

The speaker also met with Bahrain Interior Minister Lt. Gen. Sheikh Rashid Bin Abdullah Al Khalifa and discussed several issues of mutual interest, regional developments and both kingdoms' stances towards these issues.