Strong fraternal ties with Saudi Arabia praised

Manama, Jan. 16 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, on Wednesday received Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Bahrain, Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al-Shaikh. HH Shaikh Ali hailed the everlasting, constantly growing strong fraternal ties between the two countries reaffirming the keenness to boost them in all fields. His Highness also lauded the close familial bonds, unity and shared aspirations founded by the fathers and the grandfathers. They also explored various topics of mutual interest.