HM King receives four new ambassadors' credentials

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received the credentials of four newly-appointed ambassadors to Bahrain during a celebration held at Al-Sakhir Palace today.

HM the King received the credentials of Ambassadors Dr. A.S.U. Mendis, of Sri Lanka, Suha Ibrahim Mohammed Rifaat, of Egypt, Ralph Peter Herbert King, of Australia, and Faihan Al Fayez Chaljub, of Colombia.

HM the King welcomed the new envoys, and lauded the advanced level of the ever-progressing solid ties bonding Bahrain and their brotherly and friendly countries.

HM King Hamad wished them every success in assuming their diplomatic duties in order to consolidate their countries' friendship and cooperation relations with the kingdom.

The new ambassadors conveyed to HM the King greetings from their countries' leaderships, and wishes of continuous good health and happiness to him and of further progress and prosperity to Bahrain and its people.

They also lauded the strong relations bonding their countries with the kingdom in various fields.

Royal Court Minister, Foreign Affairs Minister and Chief of the Royal Protocol were present.

The new ambassadors arrived separately in Sakhir Palace, where they were welcomed by the Royal Protocol Chief, and special reception ceremonies were held for each of them.