JEDDAH: Bahrain enjoys a special status among Saudis who will defend it like their own kingdom.

Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Prince Salman made this remark as he received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, in Jeddah last night.

Harming any GCC country is not acceptable to Saudi Arabia, said the Saudi Crown Prince, stressing the need to confront any foreign threat.

HRH the Crown Prince thanked Saudi Arabia for its constant support, describing it as a factor for stability and power in Bahrain