Deputy PM receives French ambassador

Manama, Oct. 26 (BNA): Deputy Premier HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa today received Ambassador of France to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Bernard Regnauld-Fabre. HH Shaikh Mohammed lauded the bilateral ties in all fields especially the increasingly-growing cultural and scientific cooperation. He also cited the visit of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the French Republic last year which achieved a huge push for the bilateral cooperation. The French ambassador thanked His Highness the deputy PM for the welcoming reception, affirming his country's appreciation of its cooperation with the Kingdom of Bahrain's leadership and people in the cultural, economic and commercial fields.