Premier hails Bahrain, Thai cooperation

Manama, Dec.3 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa deputised his advisor His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al-Khalifa to attend a reception ceremony marking the National Day of Thailand and the 88th birthday of the Thai monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al-Khalifa and Shaikh Abdulla bin Rashid Al-Khalifa also attended the ceremony which was hosted by Thai Embassy Vice Head of the Diplomatic Mission Hathaichanok Riddhagni Frumau at Crowne Plaza, in the presence of officials, members of the diplomatic corps and guests. HH the Advisor conveyed greetings and congratulations from HRH the Premier to the Thai monarch and his people, wishing them further progress and prosperity. He lauded strong bilateral relations and steadily growing ties in all fields, stressing shared keenness on expanding joint cooperation for the sake of the two countries' vital interests. The Thai diplomat extended thanks to HRH the Premier for his keenness on strengthening cooperation and stressed her country's interest in building bridges of cooperation with Bahrain. She commended Bahrain's landmark development strides in all fields.