Egyptian role in defending Arab national security highlighted

Manama, Mar 28 (BNA): HRH Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa today received Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, and stressed the deep-rooted relations bonding the two countries. HRH Prime Minister highlighted the concerted Arab efforts in confronting challenges faced by the region. HRH Prime Minister hailed Egypt's genuine supportive stances toward the Arab nation and its keenness on establishing joint Arab coordination in regional and international forums. HRH Premier emphasized standing by Egypt to continue its role in defending the Arab national security in cooperation with Arab countries. HRH Premier wished Egypt and its people further progress and prosperity. Egypt's Foreign Minister took pride in the Bahraini-Egyptian relations and eagerness of both leaderships to further push the bilateral relations to a new level the interest of the two countries and their people.