HRH Premier receives Indonesian foreign minister

Manama, Sept. 3 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister received Indonesia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, currently visiting Bahrain. HRH the Premier welcomed the Indonesian foreign minister and reaffirmed the importance of mutual visit between officials in both countries to consolidate the cooperation as well as consultation and coordination on various regional and international issues. HRH the Premier praised Bahrain-Indonesia cooperation in various fields thanks to close friendship and cooperation between the two countries leaderships and peoples. His Royal Highness affirmed Bahrain’s aspiration to boosting the current cooperation with Indonesia to achieve the shared interest, noting the active role of Indonesia within the ASEAN- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Bloc. HRH the Premier cited the importance of the trade exchange, economic cooperation and investment between the two sides and in opening new horizons to push the momentum of progress in both countries. He pointed out that there are numerous potential investment opportunities to encourage the establishment of joint ventures and the exchange of expertise in the financial services, industrial and other sectors. For her side, the Indonesian Foreign Minister expressed deep gratitude and appreciation of HRH the Premier’s keenness and diligence on bolstering the cooperation between the two friendly countries. She affirmed her country’s keenness on boosting its relations with Bahrain in the various fields, and praised the civilizational renaissance achieved by Bahrain that reflect its prestigious status and strategic location in the region.