HH Shaikh Faisal conveys HM King’s greetings to Turkmenistan President

Ashgabat, May 4 (BNA): HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, President of Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation and Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment has conveyed the greetings and best wishes of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. President Berdimuhamedov lauded the deep relations between Bahrain and Turkmenistan, based on mutual respect and common interests. The two countries have great interest in strengthening them through various bilateral agreements, the president said, praising the visit by HM King Hamad that had positive results through close coordination and the signing of many bilateral accords. HH Shaikh Faisal expressed pleasure and pride in meeting President Berdimuhamedov and lauded the warm welcome and gracious hospitality accorded by Turkmenistan, saying that it reflected the distinguished relations between the two countries in various areas. The recent visit by HM the King to Turkmenistan has reinforced the keenness of the two countries on expanding bilateral cooperation, HH Shaikh Faisal said. HH Shaikh Faisal attended the horse festival held in the capital Ashgabat and regarded as among the most prominent festivals in the region due to its history and to the wide participation of horse owners of the horses. He expressed admiration for the outstanding performances of horses and riders and stressed Bahrain’s interest in bolstering cooperation with Turkmenistan in equestrian sports and in benefiting from its experience in the field.