Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, alongside His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, welcomed Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, President of the Council of Ministers of the Italian Republic, at Al Sakhir Palace. Her Excellency is visiting the Kingdom of Bahrain as a Guest of Honour at the 46th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
According to Bahrain News Agency, His Majesty expressed gratitude to HE Giorgia Meloni for attending the summit, emphasizing that her participation underscores the enduring relationship between Bahrain and Italy. He praised the robust ties between the two nations and highlighted the continued efforts to enhance these relations across multiple sectors. His Majesty acknowledged the valuable contributions of Italy towards international peace and security and appreciated Her Excellency's efforts in strengthening bilateral relations.
The discussions during the meeting included regional and international developments of shared interest. HE Giorgia Meloni conveyed her appreciation for the invitation to the GCC Summit, acknowledging the significance of meeting with His Majesty and other GCC leaders. She commended His Majesty's dedication to fostering the longstanding ties and promoting cooperation between Bahrain and Italy for the mutual benefit of their citizens.
In honor of HE Giorgia Meloni and her delegation, HM the King hosted a dinner, further solidifying the warm relationship between the two countries.