HM King receives senior officials, diplomats

Manama, May 17 (BNA): HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received senior members of the royal family and senior government officials who congratulated him on the holy month of Ramadan, wishing him good health and happiness and the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity. HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, were present. HM the King hailed the contributions of the loyal Bahraini citizens to the development and construction process, wishing Bahrainis and residents as well as Arab and Islamic nations many happy returns of the auspicious occasion. HM the King pointed out keenness of Bahraini people to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, when values of communication and social solidarity are manifested. He stressed that Bahrain will always remain a country of security, stability, coexistence and tolerance, which is also known for building bridges of communication with other civilizations and cultures. HM the King also received diplomats accredited to Bahrain who expressed sincere congratulations marking the advent of Ramadan. They wished HM the king many returns of the occasion and the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people further progress and wellbeing. HM the King praised the excellent relations binding Bahrain with their countries, appreciating their efforts to boost cooperation between their countries and the Kingdom of Bahrain in favor of the joint interests.