Defence Minister meets French counterpart

Manama, Dec. 11 (BNA): Defence Affairs Minister, Lieutenant-General Yussef bin Ahmed Al-Jalahma, met here today the French Defence Minister, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the 12th IISS Manama Dialogue. The minister reviewed with his French counterpart the existing friendship and cooperation relations between Bahrain and France, and ways to enhance them in various fields especially regarding military cooperation. Issues of common interest were also discussed. Assistant Chief of Staff for Supply and Catering, Rear Admiral, Yussef Ahmed Malallah was also present.