Turkish PM: Bahrain's security is integral part of Turkey's security

Manama, Aug 28 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at his residence in Istanbul Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. HM the King took pride in the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries that have been steadily enhanced by cooperation, joint action and the exchange of official visits. HM the King stressed Bahrain's keenness to further strengthen cooperation with Turkey in the trade, economic, investment and cultural areas, as well as exchanging expertise in various areas, and highlighted the importance of his official visit to Turkey and the fruitful results. He pointed out to the meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the agreements and memoranda of understanding signed between the two countries that are expected to boost cooperation in various fields and broaden trade and economic exchanges. HM the King lauded the key role played by Turkey at the regional and international levels and praised its achievements that have contributed to ranking it among the developed countries. He expressed appreciation to the Turkish President, government and people of the very warm welcome and gracious hospitality. The Turkish Premier welcomed the visit of HM the King to Turkey, and underlined his country's anticipation to its contribute to the consolidation of the Bahraini-Turkish relations. Yildirim emphasized that Bahrain's security is an integral part of Turkey's security and thanked HM the King for Bahrain's solidarity and supportive stances towards Turkey. He praised HM the King's keen interest in enhancing cooperation with Turkey,and lauded the achievements accomplished by Bahrain during the prosperous era of HM the King. Regional and international developments, as well as topics of joint interest, were discussed by the two sides. The official delegation accompanying HM the King was present at the meeting.