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HM hails close ties with Malaysia

ManamaHis Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has voiced pride in the strong fraternal Bahraini-Malaysian relations, and the steady progress at all levels, thanks to the constant interest of the leaders of both the countries.

This came as HM the King received Malaysian Defence Minister Hishammuddin Hussein, in the presence of His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier,  at the Al-Sakhir Palace yesterday.

The minister conveyed to HM King greetings and appreciation from HM Sultan Mohammed V of Malaysia, and Prime Minister Najib Razak, and their wishes of further progress and prosperity to the people of Bahrain.

HM welcomed the Malaysian defence minister and requested him to convey his greetings to Malaysia’s King and Prime Minister as well as his wishes of progress and prosperity to the Malaysian people. HM underlined Bahrain’s keenness on consolidating and expanding cooperation with Malaysia, especially in military and defence fields.

HM also discussed the latest regional and global developments, with the Malaysian Defence Minister.