The Premier expressed pride in Saudi Arabia's stances in support of brotherly Yemen's legitimacy, unity and stability, lauding King Salman's leadership and directives which, he said, had contributed to unifying the stances of the UN Security Council's members regarding the threats to the Yemeni people. The Prime Minister asserted that Saudi Arabia is the fortress and protective shield of the Arab Nation, noting that Saudi firm stances in defending Arab identity and Islam are living proofs of that. He wished Saudi Arabia and its brotherly people further progress and prosperity, under its leadership. The Premier recalled with pride and appreciation Saudi Arabia's honorable stances in support of Bahrain in all circumstances, as well as its support to GCC unity. He praised the depth of the outstanding Bahraini-Saudi relations, and the steadily progressing cooperation between them. --SPA 16:42 LOCAL TIME 13:42 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w