Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Speaker of Thai Senate

The Saudi Crown Prince met the Thai Senate Speaker. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met the Thai Senate Speaker. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Speaker of Thai Senate

The Saudi Crown Prince met the Thai Senate Speaker. SPA
The Saudi Crown Prince met the Thai Senate Speaker. SPA

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Saturday at his residence in the Thai capital, the Senate Speaker, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, and several chairmen of the council's committees.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral relations.

The Crown Prince also met separately with members of the Islamic Central Council of Thailand.

The head of the Central Council praised the Kingdom’s role in serving the Islamic nation and defending its causes, while the Crown Prince praised the center's role in spreading Islamic culture and serving the Muslim nation.

Also Saturday, the Crown Prince received an honorary doctorate from Kasetsart University in land knowledge for sustainable development.

He met with the President of Kasetsart University, Dr. Krissanapong Kiratikara, who expressed his appreciation to the Crown Prince for the Kingdom's initiatives and practical solutions in the environment and support for sustainable development goals.

The Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's support for the efforts made to confront climate challenge and promote sustainable development goals.



Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
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Bahrain and Oman Deepen Ties During King Hamad’s Visit to Muscat

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)
Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa hold talks in Muscat on Tuesday. (BNA)

Oman and Bahrain held expanded talks this week aimed at bolstering their strong bilateral relations and widening their partnership.

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq received Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss opportunities to develop their economic and investment partnership.

They stressed the importance of encouraging the public and private sectors to diversify their fields to meet the aspirations of their people and countries. They also welcomed the establishment of the Omani-Bahraini Investment Company.

King Hamad was in Oman at the head of a senior delegation on January 14 and 15.

The leaders praised the growth of the historic relations between their countries.

They hailed the success of the Omani-Bahraini business council and its role in boosting bilateral cooperation and execution of joint projects that meet their countries’ aspirations.

King Hamad and Sultan Haitham discussed the work of the Gulf Cooperation Council and its success in boosting collective work. They hoped to deepen cooperation and integration between its countries.

They reviewed regional and international developments, underscoring the importance of resolving crises and disputes through peaceful means and bolstering dialogue and international cooperation.

Oman and Bahrain signed 25 agreements and memoranda of understanding during King Hamad’s visit. They covered double taxation, endowments, zakat, meteorology, the stock market, health, media, scientific and educational cooperation, investment opportunities, food security, agricultural production and development and other issues.