Bahrain, Korea stress cooperation, common understanding on peace, security

Manama, Aug. 30 (BNA): Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal affirmed the depth of the relations between Bahrain and South Korea in all fields, under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the President of South Korea Moon Jae-in. Zainal highlighted Bahrain’s experience in combating the Coronavirus pandemic and shared how the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) expressed during his visit to the Kingdom his admiration for the measures taken by Bahrain as well as the efforts of "Team Bahrain" led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The WHO Chief also lauded the measures taken by the government to ensure the health and safety of citizens and residents, based on the humanitarian approach of His Majesty the King, she said. National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug praised Bahrain’s comprehensive development process, prominent diplomatic approach, vital economic activity, interest in partnership with South Korea in various fields and keenness to enhance cooperation through economic projects, continuous trade exchange and parliamentary cooperation. He stressed that South Korea considers Bahrain the gateway to investment and optimal cooperation thanks to its comprehensive development in politics and economy, the remarkable progress in women and youth empowerment, and the attention to the technological and scientific areas.