Finance Minister lauds distinguished Bahrain-UK relations

Manama, Sep. 8 (BNA): Minister of Finance and National Economy, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, has lauded the distinguished long-standing Bahraini-British relations, and the advanced level they have reached in various fields. The minister stressed the importance of bolstering cooperation between the two friendly countries, and enhancing joint coordination to further boost bilateral relations and serve common interests. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa was speaking as he received here today the newly-appointed UK Ambassador to Bahrain, Roddy Drummond. He wished the ambassador every success in carrying out his diplomatic duties to contribute to enhancing joint cooperation, especially in the financial and economic fields to benefit the two countries and their friendly peoples. The UK ambassador expressed thanks to the minister for his interest in strengthening the Bahraini-UK relations, hailing the distinction of the relations between the two kingdoms.