HRH Premier hails Bahrain-US ties

Manama, Apr.17 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa deputized Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al-Khalifa and Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa to attend a reception party marking the 242th US Independence Day. US Ambassador to Bahrain Justin Siberell hosted the ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel, in the presence of officials and members of the diplomatic corps. Shaikh Khalifa bin Rashid Al-Khalifa and Southern Governor Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al-Khalifa conveyed greetings and congratulations from HRH the Premier to the United States and its friendly people, wishing them further progress and prosperity. They stressed deep-rooted historic relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America, hailing solid ties based on mutual respects and shared interest. The US envoy extended deepest thanks and appreciation to HRH the Premier, hailing his keenness on developing and expanding joint cooperation. He also underlined his country’s keenness on strengthening joint cooperation.