Deputy Premier receives UK Ambassador

Manama, Oct. 20 (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister Jawad bin Salim Al-Arrayedh received the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Simon Martin. The deputy premier welcomed the newly-appointed ambassador assuring him he will receive support and assistance from all officials in the kingdom to facilitate his diplomatic duties in developing and boosting the friendly ties in all fields. The ambassador thanked the deputy premier and expressed his gratitude and appreciation of the leadership's welcoming hospitality, affirming he will exert all possible efforts to boost and develop the bilateral ties.