Interior Minister receives letter from US Secretary of Homeland Security

Manama, Oct. 8 (BNA): Interior Minister General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa has received a letter from the Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas, expressing thanks and appreciation of the efforts of the Kingdom of Bahrain in facilitating the evacuation of Afghans. The US official appreciated Bahrain in the letter for the immense coordination, planning, and resources required to successfully accommodate a large influx of visitors on short notice. He also hailed the ability of the two states to tackle regional and global challenges together, highlighting dedication to strengthen the bilateral relationships to pursuing shared strategic and security objectives.