Works minister receives North Korean ambassador

Manama, Sept. 9 (BNA): Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, Essam bin Abdullah Khalaf received here today the Kuwait-resident North Korean Ambassador to Bahrain So Chang Sik. The minister hailed the historical bilateral relations in all fields and promoting them so as to serve the best interest of both the countries, wishing the ambassador success assuming his diplomatic assignment. The ambassador expressed thanks and appreciation to the minister, commending the programmes, projects and plans implemented by the ministry, wishing Bahrain further progress and prosperity.