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Bahraini media outlets highlight King Al-Khalifa visit to Egypt

Friday 09-06-2017 - 03:48 AM

Mohammed Attia

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi (right) and Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (left) [Photo: Egypt's presidency]

Manama- Bahraini media outlets have praised a visit currently paid by Bahraini King Hamad bin Issa Al-Khalifa to Egypt.

The Bahraini monarch arrived in Egypt earlier on Thursday, June 8, on a two-day visit, during which he will hold talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The visit comes at a very critical period, particularly after a successful visit paid by U.S. President Donald Trump to Saudi Arabia, on May 20, where he met with leaders of Arab and Islamic countries to discuss the latest developments in the region, notably the fight against terrorism.

Split between Arab countries and Qatar

During their talks, the two leaders will undoubtedly discuss a recent decision taken by six Arab countries, including Egypt and Bahrain, to cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar.

The boycotting decision was difficult but was necessary in order to deter Doha from interfering in the domestic affairs of Arab countries and supporting terrorist groups, such as Hezbollah and Houthis, Bahraini media reports said.

Egyptian-Bahraini relations

President El-Sisi and King Al-Khalifa see eye to eye on several Arab and international issues, atop of them are the Palestinian issue and the fight against terrorism.

The Bahraini media outlets also praised the historic and deeply-rooted relations between Cairo and Manama in all fields.

On Monday, June 5, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt broke diplomatic ties with Qatar and cut off air, sea and land access to the country over Doha’s support for terrorist groups.