Foreign Minister meets with his Thai counterpart

Manama, Jan. 10 (BNA): Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, received today Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Don Pramudwinai, who is on an official visit to Bahrain. The minister expressed his pride in this visit, which reflects the distinguished friendship between the two Kingdoms and their constant aspiration and great interest in developing all frameworks of bilateral cooperation as well as carrying them further in various fields. They exchanged views on the most important developments on the regional and international arenas. Minister Al Khalifa noted the keenness of the two countries to continue consultation and mutual coordination on various issues and in international forums. Shaikh Khalid also affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to consolidate relations with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), especially after its accession to the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia, to the benefit of all. Minister Pramudwinai commended the advanced level of close bilateral relations and the continuous development witnessed at all levels. He hailed Bahrain's efforts and its tangible role in activating collective action in order to promote security, stability, development and progress in the region, wishing the Kingdom further development and prosperity.