Foreign Affairs Minister receives French ambassador

Manama, July 8 (BNA): Foreign Affairs Minister, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa received in the French Ambassador to Bahrain, Cecile Longé. The minister expressed his pride in the strong relations of friendship between the Kingdom and France, stressing keenness to develop the existing cooperation in various fields. The French ambassador expressed her pride in meeting with the minister, stressing the keenness of France to promote bilateral relations for the benefit of the two countries and people. She also wished Bahrain further progress and prosperity.