HM the King receives new ambassadors' credentials copies

Manama, Mar 1 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today received copies of credentials of five newly-appointed ambassadors to Bahrain. HM the King, during a special ceremony held at Sakhir Palace, received copies of credentials of: - Ambassador Javed Malik of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. - Ambassador Joseph Anthony (Tony) Cotter of the Republic of Ireland. - Ambassador Sami Shiba of the Republic of Albania. - Ambassador Dennis Horak of Canada. - Ambassador Andy Detaille of the Kingdom of Belgium. HM the King welcomed the new envoys, and lauded the solid ties bonding Bahrain and their countries. HM the King wished them success in assuming their diplomatic duties to consolidate their countries' friendship and cooperation relations with the kingdom of Bahrain. The new ambassadors conveyed to HM the King greetings from their countries' leaderships and wishes of continuous good health and happiness to him and of further progress and prosperity for Bahrain. They also lauded the strong relations bonding their countries with the kingdom in various fields. HM the King's Personal Representative, Royal Court Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister, Follow-up Minister at the Royal Court, and Chief of the Royal Protocol were present.