Bahrain King Says he Supports 2-State Solution for Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
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Bahrain King Says he Supports 2-State Solution for Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA
King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa addresses the United Nations General Assembly. BNA

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa has expressed support for an independent Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital, in a prerecorded address for this year's virtual UN General Assembly.

Bahrain agreed to normalize relations with Israel two weeks ago following a similar move by the United Arab Emirates in August.

The King said Thursday a two-state solution is the way forward.

“This would usher in a new era of cooperation and good neighborliness to build and promote common interests in the countries in the region,” he said.

The King expressed “deep appreciation for the pioneering role and hard work” of Saudi Arabia led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, “not only in terms of laying the foundations for security and peace in the region and the world as a whole, in a manner that takes into account the interest of all parties, but also for the remarkable and influential efforts made during its current presidency of the G20 to formulate a ‘new decade’, in which the aspirations of the peoples of the world for prosperity and stability will be fulfilled.”

The Bahraini King also commended the UAE’s decision to formalize ties with Israel as a courageous, successful and commendable step. He said the UAE’s move, which suspended Israeli annexation of West Bank land sought by the Palestinians, “promoted a chance for peace and opened a new page for people of the region.”



Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
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Saudi Minister of Interior, King of Jordan Discuss Security Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz and Jordan’s King Abdullah II meet in Amman. (SPA)

Upon the directive of the Saudi leadership, Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held talks on Wednesday with Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Amman.

The meeting, also attended by Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, reviewed bilateral relations and ongoing security cooperation between their countries.

The meeting was attended by Saudi Assistant Minister of Interior Dr. Hisham bin Abdulrahman Al-Falih, Saudi Ambassador to Jordan Naif bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, Jordan’s Minister of Interior Mazen Abdullah Hilal Al-Faraya and Director of the King's Office Alaa Batayneh.

Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud earlier held official talks with Al-Faraya aimed at boosting security cooperation between their countries.

Al-Faraya emphasized the deep-rooted and strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and Jordan under the leadership of King Abdullah II.

For his part, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud commended the concerted efforts of security agencies in both ministries, particularly in fortifying border security and combating drug trafficking.  

Discussions centered on strengthening existing security cooperation and exploring topics of mutual concern.