RIYADH: Bahrain’s King Hamad arrived in Riyadh on Wednesday and was received by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at King Khalid International Airport. Other Saudi officials including the Kingdom’s ambassador to Bahrain Prince Sultan bin Ahmed bin Abdulaziz and the Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid Al-Qasabi were also in attendance, Saudi Press Agency reported. King Hamad expressed his happiness at the prospect of meeting King Salman to discuss developments in the region, a continuation of coordination and consultation between the two kingdoms. In a statement made after his arrival in Riyadh, King Hamad congratulated King Salman and the crown prince on the Kingdom’s first Founding day. He praised the Kingdom’s civilizational and developmental achievements during King Salman’s reign, the continuous development it is witnessing at all levels, and the distinguished position it enjoys in the international community. King Hamad reiterated his appreciation for efforts made by King Salman with regards to issues in the Gulf, Arab world and Muslim world, and for the strategic role that Saudi Arabia plays at regional and international levels to ensure a better future for people around the world. The king affirmed that Bahrain stands with Saudi Arabia and is united in purpose and destiny, and that the security of the Kingdom is an integral part of the security of Bahrain. He also stressed that Saudi Arabia is the main pillar of security and stability in the region. Prince Mohammed visited Bahrain in December last year, a visit that cemented ties between the two kingdoms.