Foreign minister receives Australian ambassador's credentials copy

Manama, Dec. 21 (BNA):The Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received Ralph Peter Herbert King who presented a copy of his credentials as Riyadh-based Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The minister welcomed the Australian Ambassador, hailing the distinguished relations linking Bahrain and Australia and hoping to develop them at all levels. He also wished the ambassador every success in his new mission and vowed to provide him with the necessary support to boost bilateral relations for the benefit of the two friendly countries. King expressed happiness to represent his country in Bahrain and pledged to further strengthen bilateral relations, noting the progress and development made by Bahrain in all fields. The meeting discussed topics of common interest. W H Q