HM King Hamad commends robust Bahrain-UK relations

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa affirmed the depth of the robust Bahrain-UK relations that span more than two centuries. He praised the steady progress of bilateral cooperation and joint action across the financial, banking, economic, and investment fields, given the fact that the two kingdoms enjoy a distinguished status among global financial, economic, and trade circles.

HM the King was speaking as he received at Al Safriya Palace yesterday Lord Mayor of the City of London, Nicholas Lyons, who is on a visit to the kingdom. His Majesty hailed the important role played by the private sector in bolstering financial and economic cooperation, benefiting from investment opportunities, and establishing joint projects in vital sectors to achieve mutual benefits.

In this regard, HM the King referred to the agreements and memoranda of understanding signed during the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the United Kingdom recently, which contributed to broadening the tracks of the Bahraini-British cooperation.

HM King Hamad affirmed the Kingdom’s continued support for the investment atmosphere by ensuring all facilities and capabilities to investors and financial institutions operating in the country, as well as providing the necessary legislation and advanced infrastructure to ensure the success of investments, thus strengthening Bahrain’s position as major centre on the global financial and economic map.

The Lord Mayor of the City of London expressed thanks and appreciation to HM the King for HM’s interest in enhancing financial and economic cooperation with his country, in a way that would further consolidate the solid partnership between the two kingdoms.