HM King hails Bahrain-UAE ties

Manama, Apr.24 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa today received, at Al-Sakhir Palace, newly-appointed Bahraini Plenipotentiary Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Ali Al-Khalifa, who took his oath.  HM the King congratulated the new head of diplomatic mission and commended his competence in assuming his national responsibility, wishing him success in performing his diplomatic duties. He directed the ambassador to consolidate bilateral relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the UAE, stressing the need to heed the interests of Bahraini citizens and meet their needs.  HM the King hailed deep-rooted historic and fraternal relations between the two brotherly countries and peoples, stressing mutual keenness on further bolstering joint ties.  He extended greetings to UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and UAE Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan and the Emirati people, wishing them all further progress and prosperity.  Shaikh Khalid expressed deepest thanks to HM the King, taking pride in the royal trust. He paid tribute to HM the King, hailing royal directives as a catalyst to perform his national duty.