Manama, Dhu-AlQa'dah 8, 1435, Sep 3, 2014, SPA -- Bahraini Minister of Interior, Lt-Gen Sheikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, today praised the qualitative operations carried out by Saudi security forces that have aborted plans of 10 terrorist cells and apprehended 88 others in a number of Saudi regions. The operations come in conformity with the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to firmly combat terrorism, and his call for achieving international cooperation to encounter terrorism. According to BNA, the Bahraini Interior Minister underlined the distinguished cooperation between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly in the security field, in line with Bahrain's leadership's directives aimed at reinforcing cooperation to serve joint interest. He highlighted the success of the operation that reflects the efficiency and readiness of the Saudi security forces led by Interior Minister Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He hailed the Saudi efforts in fighting terrorism, which consequently promote Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) security. --SPA 20:09 LOCAL TIME 17:09 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w