Riyadh, Safar 25, 1440, Nov 3, 2018, SPA -- King Hamad bin Issa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressed thanks and appreciation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince for the continuous fraternal support and keen interest on the Kingdom of Bahrain. The King said in a statement, upon arrival in Riyadh here today: "We are pleased to reach out to our brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to renew our thanks and appreciation of our brother Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, on the keen to provide continuous fraternal support and utmost attention to the Kingdom of Bahrain, which embody their great keenness of the Saudi leadership to back up the Kingdom of Bahrain efforts towards development, advancement and prosperity, which clearly reflect the stability of the closely and brotherly historical relationship between our two countries and our peoples, which are increasing to grow and becoming stronger, day after day, at various levels and in all fields." "On this occasion, which brings us together on one position and as if with the heart of one man, we express our categorical rejection of the systematic campaigns and slanderous media statements against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, come what may the side," the Bahraini Monarch added, expressing demanding those responsible behind them to stop and prevent their continuation until the findings of investigations by the competent authorities, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in order to reveal the facts of the matter, stressing in this regard, our full confidence in the integrity and independence of the Saudi capable judiciary, known for the fairness of its provisions emanating from the policies of the Kingdom, based on the fundamentals of upholding the right and preservation of interests and dissemination of good. The King reiterated absolute solidarity and support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the grand house that gathers all Arab and Islamic world, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Crown Prince, reasserting that this solidarity is the safety valve that proves its usefulness throughout history, calling it the only inalienable option that should be committed to, to preserve the status of the religion, unity of the ranks and the safety of our countries, which are forward-looking and committed to the principles of coexistence, spread and consolidation of peace among the peoples of the world, entirely. Praying to the Almighty God to preserve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, its brotherly people and to perpetuate its graces of security, safety, progress and prosperity, the Bahraini Monarch concluded his statement. -- SPA 18:08 LOCAL TIME 15:08 GMT 0017 www.spa.gov.sa/w780883