Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, head of the ruling Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, held discussions with the King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, Monday to exchange points of view regarding developments in the region and common relations between Egypt and Bahrain. King Hamad affirmed during the meeting the existence of strong relations between Egypt and Bahrain based on cooperation, brotherhood, and solidarity for both countries' interests. He also confirmed Egypt's role in promoting Arab solidarity and the Gulf Cooperation Council and to realize security and stability in the region to confront common challenges.