RIYADH: Saudi Arabia welcomes the decision by Qatar and Bahrain to resume diplomatic ties between the two countries, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry said on Thursday. On Wednesday, the Bahraini-Qatari Follow-up Committee held its second meeting at the headquarters of the Gulf Cooperation Council General Secretariat in Riyadh where the decision was made. The ministry commended the positive step and said it confirms the strength of relations between GCC countries. It added that the move would contribute to strengthening joint Gulf action in a way that achieves the aspirations of countries and peoples in the region.