Bahraini ambassador to London hosts a dinner banquet for students

London, Sept. 25 (BNA): Bahrain Ambassador to UK Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa held a dinner banquet for a Bahraini students studying at Leeds Universities and surrounding cities to mark the new academic year. Shaikh Fawaz said the Kingdom is proud of its students at British universities and values their high level of scientific education and continuous efforts to benefit personally and serve Bahrain. He pointed out that their role as Bahraini students in UK universities and citizens is not limited to academic achievement, but should also be Bahrain’s best ambassadors abroad. “Knowledge acquisition is the best and most effective means that makes it possible for nations to share gains and civilizations to advance,” the ambassador said. The ambassador noted that the deep Bahraini-UK friendship and cooperation relations date back more than 200 years and that nowadays many Bahrainis study in the prestigious British universities and return home to contribute to nation building. “Studying abroad, especially in British universities, is a unique experience that students should take advantage of as much as possible to enhance their skills, achieve the highest levels of excellence and build a brilliant future for Bahrain,” he added. Ambassador Al Khalifa called on the participating students to reflect the bright and honorable image of the Kingdom, which considers its citizens a real wealth and their scientific, economic and intellectual development an ultimate goal.