Premier, Crown Prince urge stronger international cooperation

Manama, May 2 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, at the Gudaibiya Palace today. The two leaders reviewed the latest developments, stressing the need for more regional and global cooperation to deal more effectively with the current economic and security challenges. HRH the Prime Minister and HRH the Crown Prince praised the role played by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to extend bridges of cooperation with various countries. They affirmed that the numerous visits of senior officials to the kingdom and the gracious welcome accorded to HM King Hamad during his visits to other countries reflect the advanced level of the kingdom's status, and the world's appreciation of its balanced policies, under the leadership of HM the King.