Works minister receives Korean envoy

Manama, May 14 (BNA): Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Esam bin Abdulla Khalaf received Kuwait-based Charge d’Affaires of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Bahrain. The minister welcomed the Korean envoy and wished him success in performing his diplomatic duties, and hailed bilateral relations binding the two friendly countries. The Korean diplomat thanked the Khalaf for the warm welcomed, hailing development programmes and projects undertaken by the Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning. He wished the Kingdom of Bahrain further development, progress and prosperity, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa.