Bahrain-UAE strong fraternal bonds praised

Abu Dhabi, Dec. 18 (BNA): Bahrain’s embassy to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has hosted an event marking the Kingdom’s National Day celebrated on December 16-17, Bahrain’s establishment as a modern Arab and Muslim State by its founder Ahmed Al Fateh in 1783 , the 47th anniversary of its accession as full UN member and the 19th anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa’s Accession to the Throne, in the presence of the UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A number of ministers, ambassadors, senior officials, journalists, diplomats, businesspersons and Bahraini citizens residing at the UAE also attended the event. During the event, Ambassador of Bahrain to the UAE, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa, extended his congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister, and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister on the anniversary of the Kingdom of Bahrain's National Day celebrated on December 16-17, the anniversary of establishment of the modern State of Bahrain as an Arab and Muslim country by its founder Ahmed Al-Fateh in 1783, the 47th anniversary of joining full UN membership, and the 19th anniversary of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne. The ambassador pointed out in his speech that the Kingdom’s national celebrations coincide with the Commemoration Day, in recognition of the sacrifices made by the fallen soldiers of the Kingdom of Bahrain to their homeland and the Arab world. He also reviewed the Kingdom’s achievements under the reform approach at all levels, as well as the historic transformation in the Kingdom since His Majesty's accession to the throne. The ambassador stressed that the fraternal ties and distinguished relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples enhanced the deep-rooted Emirati-Bahraini relations. He also expressed his appreciation for the United Arab Emirates and the attendees for being part of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day celebrations, wishing both the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE further peace, stability and prosperity. A documentary on the brotherly relations between the Kingdom and the UAE was viewed during the event. The event also saw the inauguration of a book entitled "Zayed and Bahrain" written by Yusuf Mohammed who presented a copy of his book along with Ambassador Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Ali Al Khalifa to HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The book includes pictures and documents that cover the historical relations and the visits of the late Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan to the Kingdom of Bahrain between 1966 and 2004. The book launch coincides with the Kingdom’s National Day celebrations and the Year of Zayed in the United Arab Emirates.