Bahrain welcomes release of kidnapped Qatari, Saudi nationals

Manama, Apr. 22 (BNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has welcomed "the release of the Qatari and Saudi nationals who were kidnapped in the Republic of Iraq, expressing sincere congratulations to the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the families of those who were released." In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it "highly appreciates the great and successful efforts and endeavours exerted by the State of Qatar that led to the release of the Qatari and Saudi nationals and their return to their country and their families in good health." "It commended the Iraqi government's response and its keenness to facilitate the release of the abductees, which reflects a strong determination to cooperate with efforts to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and uprooting it from its roots," the statement added.