Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, has attended the reception held by the French Ambassador to Bahrain, Jérôme Cauchard, marking his country’s National Day (Bastille Day).
Senior officials and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Bahrain were also present.
Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Al-Zayani expressed the appreciation of the Kingdom’s leadership, government and people for the long-standing distinguished relations and cooperation between the two countries, under the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Emmanuel Macron of France.
The Foreign Affairs Minister affirmed that the Government of Bahrain, led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, is keen to bolster cooperation with France in the defence, security, economic, commercial, investment, cultural, tourism, artistic and scientific fields.
He also underlined Bahrain’s interest in benefitting from the long-standing French experience in various development fields, as well as in broadening cooperation with France for the best interests of the two countries and their peoples.
Dr. Al-Zayani expressed the Kingdom’s pride in its solid friendship and cooperation relations with France, adding that Bahrain appreciates France’s supportive stances towards all efforts aimed at spreading peace, security and stability in the Middle East region, as well as for Arab issues in international gatherings.
He also paid tribute to the ambassador for the tremendous efforts he has exerted throughout his tenure, contributing to strengthening bilateral relations and joint cooperation, wishing him continued success in his next diplomatic mission.
The Ambassador expressed his thanks to the Minister of Foreign Affairs for attending the embassy’s celebration, noting that the cooperation and support he has received from the Kingdom’s government and officials has significantly facilitated his diplomatic mission.
He also lauded the robust friendship relations between the two countries and peoples, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.
Source: Bahrain News Agency