Israeli Premier receives Foreign Minister

Tel Aviv, Nov. 18 (BNA): Foreign Minister Dr. Abdellatif bin Rashid Al Zayani has underscored keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain on committing to peace as a strategic alternative to launch initiatives aimed at fostering international cooperation, stability and peace as well as prosperity in the Middle East. He was speaking during a meeting today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu marking the Bahraini delegation’s visit to the State of Israel. Dr. Al Zayani noted that the regional peace initiative, spearheaded by HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and Prime Minister, is a priority for the esteemed government which devoted all capabilities to ensure success of the initiative in correlation with the kingdom’s pivotal role in achieving peace. For his part, the Israeli Prime Minister welcomed the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Bahraini delegation, stressing that the outcome of the visit and its success will open new prospects for bilateral cooperation, regarding mainly the exchange of visits and implementation of joint projects. He also underlined the importance of the visit in achieving the aspirations of both countries and serving their interests as well as promoting regional peace and stability.