HM King receives French Foreign Minister

Sharm El-Sheikh, Feb. 25 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at the International Congress Centre, in Sharm El-Sheikh, today French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian. The meeting was held on the sidelines of HM the King's participation in the first Arab-Euro Summit, in Egypt. HM King Hamad and the French Foreign Minister reviewed solid historical relations of friendship and cooperation between both countries and common keenness to further bolster them. HM the King praised keenness of French President Emmanuel Macron on bolstering bilateral friendly ties, lauding France's active regional and international role and its tireless efforts to promote global peace and security. HM the King and the French Foreign Minister reviewed issues on the Arab-Euro Summit's agenda. The French Foreign Minister expressed thanks and respect to HM the King for his support to all efforts aimed at bolstering bilateral relations and cooperation. He also lauded the pivotal role of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a key partner in fostering regional security and stability