HRH Premier praises solid ties with Egypt

Manama, Jan. 5 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has affirmed the depth and strength of the deep-rooted fraternal Bahrain-Egyptian relations, progressing steadily in all fields. Receiving at the Gudaibiya Palace today the newly-appointed Egyptian Ambassador to Bahrain Suha Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat, HRH Premier said the kingdom is looking forward to bolstering cooperation with Egypt so as to reflect the outstanding historical ties between the two brotherly peoples and leaderships. HRH Premier stressed that the new envoy will be provided with all needed support by the all government departments, wishing her every success in enhancing bilateral relations. Ambassador Suha Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to HRH the Prime Minister for his support, praising his keenness on enhancing joint cooperation in various fields. She expressed delight at representing her country in Bahrain, given the solid long-standing ties bonding the two countries and their peoples.