HRH the Crown Prince receives the Ambassador of the Italian Republic

Manama, Jan. 5 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, today received the Ambassador of the Italian Republic, HE Domenico Bellato, at Riffa Palace, to mark the end of the Ambassador’s service in the Kingdom. HRH the Crown Prince highlighted the strength of ties between Bahrain and Italy across various sectors, which have facilitated a wide-range of investment opportunities benefiting both countries. HRH the Crown Prince recognised the Ambassador’s efforts in further enhancing bilateral relations, and wished him success in his future endeavors. A number of regional and international issues of common interest were also discussed during the meeting. For his part, HE Bellato expressed gratitude for the opportunity to meet HRH the Crown Prince, and noted HRH’s continued support to bolstering Bahrain-Italy relations. The Minister of Finance and National Economy, HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, also attended the meeting.