Deputy Premier receives Japanese ambassador

Manama, Jan. 25 (BNA): Deputy Prime Minister Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa received today outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Bahrain Kiyoshi Asako. He lauded the ambassador’s efforts to boost bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation, wishing him success in his future duties. The Japanese ambassador thanked the Deputy Premier for the meeting and for cooperation of the government officials during his tenure in Bahrain, wishing the kingdom further progress and prosperity.