Call for new horizons in Bahrain-Britain relations

Strong bilateral ties were in focus as His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa yesterday received the outgoing British Ambassador to Bahrain Simon Martin.

HRH the Premier lauded the ever-growing historic relations between the two countries based on mutual comprehension, respect and keenness on bolstering co-operation and partnership in various fields. HRH the Prime Minister praised the role of the United Kingdom in supporting efforts to spread security, stability, and peace in the world, considering its influential and effective position in the international decision-making process.

He reaffirmed Bahrain’s keenness to further consolidate its ties with the United Kingdom and open new horizons for co-operation that will serve the interests and meet the aspirations of the two countries and the welfare of both friendly peoples. He added that he was looking forward to closer bilateral relations in the economic, commercial and investment sectors.

HRH the Premier stressed the need to exchange expertise between the two countries and enhance ways to benefit from the United Kingdom’s expertise in various fields. He also hailed the efforts of the British ambassador during his diplomatic term in Bahrain to bolster bilateral ties, wishing him success in future assignments.