Housing minister receives US ambassador

Manama, Feb. 11. (BNA) – Housing Minister Bassim bin Yaqoob Al-Hamar received here today the newly-appointed US Ambassador to Bahrain William V. Roebuck. The Minister wished the ambassador every success in assuming his duties and bolstering relations between the two friendly countries. He also reviewed with him bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various fields. Ambassador William V. Roebuck expressed delight at representing his country in Bahrain, and voiced pride in the existing good bilateral relations, wishing them further progress.