Foreign minister congratulates Japanese emperor

Manama, May 7 (BNA): Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa has signed the logbook of congratulations on Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito’s accession to the throne, at the Japanese Embassy in Bahrain. On this special occasion, the minister extended his profound congratulations to the Government of Japan, affirming the Kingdom of Bahrain’s pride in the distinguished relations between the two countries. He also highlighted their keenness to enhance bilateral cooperation for the benefit of both friendly countries and peoples, wishing Japan further progress and prosperity.