Foreign Minister receives outgoing Algerian ambassador

Manama, Oct. 26 (BNA): Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, received here today, the Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Kadri Al-Sayeh, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the Kingdom. During the meeting, the Minister praised the close relations between the two brotherly countries, commending the tireless efforts undertaken by the Ambassador during his tenure, which has had a great impact on promoting and consolidating aspects of bilateral cooperation between the two countries in all fields. The Algerian Ambassador expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and all officials in the Kingdom of Bahrain for the great support he has received, which contributed to the success of his diplomatic missions and the consolidation of relations between the two brotherly countries, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further development, progress and prosperity. The Minister presented a souvenir to the outgoing Ambassador, wishing him success in his future diplomatic duties. The meeting was attended by the Undersecretary for Political Affairs, Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa and the Chief of Arab Affairs, Ahmed Mohammed Al Tarifi.