Bahrain Embassy in Washington holds reception

Manama, Apr. 14 (BNA): Washington-based Bahraini embassy held a reception in honor of the Minister of Interior, Lt. General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdulla Al Khalifa, on the occasion of his latest visit to the United States of America, along with the Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and delegation members accompanying the Minister of Interior. The reception was attended by a number of US administration officials, committee heads, members of the Senate and House of Representatives, and officials of think tank institutions and decision-making centers of the United States. During the reception, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States, Shaikh Abdullah bin Rashid Al Khalifa, delivered a speech welcoming the visit of the Minister of Interior to the United States of America, praising the historical relations and strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. Friendly talks concerning topics of mutual interest also took place during the reception.