DUBAI: Bahrain’s King Hamad said Tuesday that coordination with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed is ongoing to protect international navigation from any threats. 

In a statement released by Bahrain’s state media, both men drew upon their countries’ “brotherly ties” during the meeting and vowed to “continue coordinating a joint strategic vision to establish security and stability.”

“Protecting international maritime traffic from any threats that negatively affect the course of global trade,” is of the utmost importance, the statement said.