Japanese State Minister for Defence Affairs arrives in Bahrain

Manama, Jan. 17 (BNA): Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant General Yousef bin Ahmed Al Jalahma received Japanese Minister of State for Defence Affairs Kenji Wakamiya on arrival at Bahrain International Airport on an official visit to Bahrain. The Defence Affairs Minister welcomed him and his accompanying delegation, lauding deep-rooted relations between the two friendly countries. The meeting was attended by Director of the Officers and Staff Affairs Major General Mohammed Abdullah Al Ahmed and Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain Kiyoshi Asako.