His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in Egypt today in response to an invitation by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to participate in the five-party summit.

The summit will convene on Tuesday in the presence of the UAE President HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jordanian Monarch HM King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussain, and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi. HM the King will also attend the inauguration of Al Masa Hotel.

On arrival at El Alamein International Airport, HM the King was welcomed by the Egyptian President and senior officials in the Egyptian government.

Following the official reception protocols, HM the King saluted senior officials in the Egyptian government while President El-Sisi saluted members of the official delegation accompanying HM the King.

HM the King and the Egyptian President exchanged cordial talks that reflected the deep fraternal relations between Bahrain and Egypt.

HM the King underlined deep historical ties binding both countries and peoples and mutual keenness to further cement them in all fields.

He stressed the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation to further promote strategic partnership between both countries and achieve common aspirations for more growth and prosperity.

HM the King commended the efforts exerted by the Egyptian President to foster pan-Arab action and achieve its noble goals, wishing Egypt further security and prosperity.

HM the King’s convoy headed to Al Masa Hotel where HM attended its opening ceremony.

HM the King, the Egyptian President, the UAE President, the Jordanian Monarch, the Iraqi Prime Minister and the audience were briefed on the construction of the hotel and on its facilities.

HM the King attended a lunch banquet hosted by the Egyptian President in honour of the leaders participating in the five-party summit.

Source: Bahrain News Agency