The Sovereign expressed to HH Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa his warmest congratulations and sincere wishes for success in his new post.

    "I am confident that you will endeavour, with perseverance and determination, to serve the best interests of your brotherly country and contribute with seriousness and competence to developing the action of its executive bodies, fortified by the deep esteem you enjoy, your high qualities and your high spirit of patriotism," said the message.

    HM the King expressed deep pride in the ever-growing sincere brotherly relations marked by effective solidarity and fruitful cooperation between the two brotherly peoples.