HRH Premier receives letter from Ethiopian counterpart

Manama, Dec. 28 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received a written message from his Ethiopian counterpart, Hailemariam Desalegn, pertaining to relations between the two friendly countries, and ways to bolster bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially at international gatherings. Deputy Premier, HH Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, was handed over the letter on behalf of HRH the Prime Minister, while receiving the Ethiopian Premier's Special Envoy Dr. Tedros Adhanom, in the presence of the Health Minister, Faeqa bint Said Al-Saleh. The deputy premier welcomed the visit of the Ethiopian Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the kingdom, highlighting its importance in enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation. Shaikh Ali affirmed Bahrain's keenness on consolidating the existing bilateral cooperation in various fields to enhance the ties between the two countries and their friendly peoples, as well as to increase coordination between them at international gatherings. Dr. Tedros Adhanom expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to the Bahraini leadership and people for their interest in developing relations with his country. He lauded the efforts exerted by HRH the Prime Minister to advance Bahrain in various fields, as well as his keenness to enhance relations with Ethiopia at all levels. He praised the progress boom witnessed by the kingdom in various fields, including health, affirming his country's keenness on strengthening cooperation with Bahrain. He expressed hope that the cooperation between the two friendly countries will flourish in the coming period.