Bahrain, Oman mull ways to enhance bilateral ties

Manama : His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday announced Bahrain’s keenness to further enhancing the deep-rooted fraternal relations binding Bahrain and Oman.

During a reception held at the Gudaibiya Palace for Oman’s Shura Chairman Khalid bin Hilal Al-Mawali and his accompanying delegation, HRH the PM stressed that the “exchange of visits contributes in boosting bilateral relations and broadening cooperation in various areas”. The Premier asked Oman’s Shura Chairman to convey his regards to Sultan Qaboos bin Said and Omani people. The Prime Minister commended the development witnessed by Oman in various fields while highlighting Bahrain’s eagerness to expand cooperation in the interests of both countries.

Oman’s Shura Chairman conveyed greetings of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman and wishes of further development and prosperity to the Kingdom of Bahrain and its people.

He praised the longstanding bilateral relations enhanced by close cooperation at various levels, wishing Bahrain and its people durable progress and wellbeing.

Separately, the visiting delegation held discussions with Commander-in-Chief of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF), Field Marshal Shaikh Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa at the BDF General Command, Council of Representatives Speaker Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla and several other top officials and Royal Family members. The delegation also visited the BDF Museum where they were received by Director of Media and Moral Guidance, Brigadier Mohammed Qatarmi Al-Kubaisi.