(Manama) – His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at his Palace in Riffa the UAE Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al-Nahyan.
Shaikh Nahyan is on a visit to the kingdom to congratulate HRH Premier on the successful medical check-ups he had undergone recently, which reflects the solid ties between the two brotherly countries at the social and political levels.
The Prime Minister voiced deep pride in the fraternal kind gesture of the UAE, and the keenness of Shaikh Nahyan to congratulate him personally on the successful medical check-ups, stressing that the visit proves the strength of the Bahrain-UAE relations which, he said, have reflected positively on bilateral political and economic cooperation.
HRH Premier affirmed that Bahrain and the UAE have set the example of relations between brotherly countries, highlighting Bahrainis’ love and appreciation of the UAE leadership and people. He stressed that the honourable stances of the UAE President, government and people in support of Bahrain will remain engraved in the national memory forever.
The Prime Minister lauded the strong relations between the two countries thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President HH Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the two governments.
HRH Premier reviewed with the UAE delegation the long-standing fraternal relations between them and ways to bolster joint cooperation at all levels.
HRH Premier requested the UAE minister to convey his greetings to his country’s leadership, wishing the UAE further progress and prosperity.
Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak congratulated HRH Premier on the success of the medical check-ups he had undergone recently, noting that the news of the Premier’s leaving the hospital in good health has spread joy in Bahrain and across GCC countries, which, he said, reflects the distinguished position enjoyed by the HRH Prime Minister.
He lauded the key role played by HRH Premier in strengthening Bahraini-UAE relations, and in opening horizons of cooperation among GCC countries.