Bahraini-Indian relations model of fruitful cooperation

Manama, Mar. 27 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa lauded solid ties of friendship and cooperation binding Bahrain and India. He praised the long history of civilisational, cultural and trade exchange between both countries, describing bilateral relations as a distinguished model of fruitful cooperation that is based on mutual respect, common visions and goals and keenness to achieve common interests. HRH the Premier was speaking as he received at Gudaibiya Palace today former Chief Minister of Rajasthan of the Republic of India Vasundhara Raje, the former Indian State Minister for Foreign Affairs. The meeting was held in the presence of Indian Ambassador to Bahrain Alok Kumar Sinha. HRH the Prime Minister reviewed the Bahraini-Indian relations and ways of bolstering them in various fields. He also discussed regional and international developments, lauding growing relations between Bahrain and India thanks to common visions and efforts to bolster them. He pointed out the sound economic and investment climate in both countries, stressing keenness of the leaderships and governments to promote investment and encourage the private sector to set up joint ventures. HRH the Premier praised India's development and its growing international influence, voicing Bahrain's keenness to continue boosting bilateral cooperation to achieve common interests. He also lauded the role of the Indian community in the kingdom's development process. On her part, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan voiced her country's appreciation of solid ties binding Bahrain and India and common keenness to further cement them for the interest of both countries and peoples. She also hailed the efforts of HRH the Premier to strengthen relations between the two friendly countries. She praised the kingdom's pioneering achievements, stressing Bahrain's strategic importance in the region.