Deputy Premier receives Ambassador Ghabbash

Manama, Jan. 19 (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa, received Ambassador Omar Saif Ghabbash, Assistant Minister for Cultural Affairs, at UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Deputy Premier praised the distinguished relations between Bahrain and the UAE, hailing the coordination, cooperation and consultation on issues of common concern between the two countries. The ambassador expressed his happiness in visiting the Kingdom, stressing the strong ties with Bahrain, which is strengthened under the leadership of the two countries. Dr. Shaikha Muneera bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of the Mohammed Bin Mubarak Al Khalifa Academy for Diplomatic Studies, and Ali Youssef Al Nuaimi, Chargé d'Affairs of the Emirati embassy accredited to Bahrain, were present.