MANAMA: Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, extended his congratulations to Saudi Arabia’s leadership for successfully securing the rights to host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, highlighting the strong and historic ties between the two nations.

According to Saudi Press Agency, Prince Salman Al Khalifa conveyed his commendations to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, recognizing this achievement as a testament to Saudi Arabia’s ongoing success. The Bahraini Crown Prince acknowledged the Kingdom’s proven capability in organizing major global sporting events and expressed confidence in Saudi Arabia’s ability to deliver an outstanding World Cup.

Prince Salman Al Khalifa further emphasized the significance of Saudi Arabia’s role in advancing sports development on a global scale. He noted that hosting the World Cup enhances the region’s reputation within the international sports community. The Crown Prince expressed
his best wishes for Saudi Arabia’s preparation efforts, underscoring that this event will further solidify its prominent position in the global arena.