Finance and National Economy Minister receives US Ambassador

Manama, Mar.9 (BNA): Finance and National and Economy Minister Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received today new US Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Steven C. Bondy and congratulated him on his appointment, wishing him success in his diplomatic duties. The minister noted strong historic and strategic relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America and highlighted growing economic and financial cooperation, stressing the importance of expanding joint partnership. The two sides reviewed ways of further strengthening economic and financial cooperation, focusing on issues of common concern and global economic developments.