HM King holds talks with Sudanese President

Manama, Apr. 12, (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa welcomed today Sudanese President Omar Hassan Al Beshir on arrival to Bahrain on an official visit. After a short break at the Grand VIP Lounge at Sakhir Air Base. The convoy of HM the King and the kingdom's guest headed to Sakhir Palace where official welcome protocols were held for the Sudanese President. Both leaders held talks during which they reviewed strong historic bilateral brotherly relations as well as the latest Arab, regional and international developments. HM the King welcomed the Sudanese President and his accompanying delegation, hailing their visit to Bahrain and their support to the Bahraini people. He praised the good qualities of the Sudanese community in Bahrain, stressing their tremendous contribution in various fields. He lauded ongoing cooperation between both countries, emphasizing the need to further enhance it. Both leaders also stressed the importance of holding the joint committee's meetings to discuss finalizing agreements signed by both countries to further promote the Bahraini-Sudanese relations. HM the King directed to take the necessary procedures to open Bahrain's embassy in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. He reiterated thanks for Sudan's honourable stances towards Bahrain and its people, commending the key role of the Sudanese community in the kingdom's growth and development. He also voiced respect of the Bahraini people to their Sudanese brethren, pledging more efforts to further consolidate the outstanding bilateral relations. HM the King hailed cooperation between Sudan and the GCC countries, thanking Sudan for its role in protecting the Arab interests and backing crucial issues. The Sudanese President thanked HM the King for the good welcome and hospitality, lauding both countries' keenness to foster bilateral cooperation at all levels. He voiced appreciation of the Sudanese leadership and people of Bahrain's inherent Arab stances under the leadership of HM the King. HM the King held a lunch banquet in honour of the Sudanese President and his accompanying delegation which comprises Minister of the Presidency Dr. Fadhel Abdullah Fadhel, Foreign Minister Ibrahim Ahmed Abdulaziz Ghandour, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Badereddine Mahmoud Abbas, Minister of Water Resources and Electricity Motez Mousa, Minister of Investment Medathar Abdul Ghani, State Minister and Director of the Presidency Office Taha Usman Ahmed Al Hussain, Sudanese Ambassador Abdulrahman Khalil Ahmed, Director of the Presidency's Political Directorate Dr. Abdulmalik Al Barid, Omar Haidar Abuzaid from the Presidency's Political Directorate and Director of the Foreign Ministry's Arab Directorate Abdul Monem Ahmed Al-Amin.