Bahrain-Japan ties praised

Manama, Jan. 31 (BNA): Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa today received Ambassador of Japan to Bahrain, Kiyoshi Asako, on the occasion of the end of his term. During the meeting, the minister expressed his pride and appreciation for the relations of friendship reached between the Kingdom of Bahrain and Japan in terms of development at all levels, praising the efforts exerted by the outgoing ambassador to enhance the bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, wishing him success. The ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation for the support he received to facilitate the performance of his duties during his tenure as ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Bahrain, praising the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.