Electricity Minister receives British ambassador

Manama, Feb. 4 (BNA): Minister of Electricity and Water Affairs Dr. Abdul Hussain bin Ali Mirza received British Ambassador to Bahrain Simon Martin. He lauded strong and distinguished relations between the two friendly countries and growing bilateral cooperation mainly in the electricity, water and renewable energy field. Dr. Mirza reviewed ways of bolstering bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries and briefed the ambassador on present and future projects implemented by the Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) and the Sustainable Energy Unit. The British ambassador voiced keenness of the specialised British companies to contribute to those projects within available opportunities. He also thanked Dr. Mirza and all officials for the good welcome and hospitality, stressing constant readiness of the United Kingdom to promote bilateral cooperation for the best interest of both countries.