Bahrain, Egypt cooperation reviewed

Cairo, Feb.10 (BNA): Cabinet Affairs Minister Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Mutawa met Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri and discussed strong bilateral relations and coordination regarding regional issues, stressing joint keenness on strengthening pan-Arab security. The meeting was attended by Shaikh Husam bin Isa Al-Khalifa and Bahrain Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the Arab league Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulrahman Al-Khalifa. Al-Mutawa paid tribute to the Egyptian leadership, stressing Bahrain’s full solidarity with Cairo authorities in combating the scourge of terror. Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zaid said that the Bahraini minister was briefed on Cairo-led efforts regarding the crises in Syria, Libya and Yemen. Shukri hailed strong relations binding the two countries and peoples, commending Bahraini leaders’ wise vision regarding Arab and international issues as well as keenness on pan-Arab action. The Egyptian minister extended greetings to His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa, hailing the Premier’s strenuous efforts to consolidate pan-Arab solidarity.