HM King receives written letter from Egyptian president

Manama, Mar. 1 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a written letter from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi regarding bilateral relations between the two countries and means of promoting joint Arab action. The letter was received by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, during his meeting with Suha Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The minister welcomed the Egyptian ambassador, praising the historical ties between the two countries and their development and progress in all fields; in light of the close care to open new opportunities for close cooperation and coordination in order to achieve the interests of the two countries and their peoples. The Egyptian ambassador confirmed her country’s pride of the distinguished relations with the Kingdom of Bahrain and appreciation for Bahrain’s support of Egypt in all circumstances.