Korean Prime Minister lauds Bahrain's comprehensive development process, efforts in confronting pandemic

Agencies | Seoul

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

Korea's Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum has expressed satisfaction with the depth of the increasingly growing relations and outstanding cooperation between Bahrain and Korea in various tracks and fields thanks to the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and President Moon Jae-in.

The Premier lauded Bahrain's progress and prosperity within the comprehensive development process and its civilized and humanitarian achievements.

He also commended the Kingdom's support to security, peace, the values of tolerance and coexistence, and achievements in confronting the coronavirus pandemic to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

He highlighted the Kingdom's unique humanitarian vision in fighting the pandemic, keenness on cooperation with other countries and the endeavors of the government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

The Premier praised Bahrain's keenness to enhance cooperation with South Korea in the economic, investment, technological and technical fields, as well its interest in the digital and electronic economy and in continuing to organize cultural events, which contributes to enhancing rapprochement, mutual understanding and cooperation.

Kim Boo-kyum thanked Bahrain for its support to South Korea in maintaining its stability and security and ensuring that the region is free from nuclear tests and ballistic missile launches that threaten security in the region.

The threats are not in line with the international community’s drive to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons of mass destruction and to promote security, peace, stability and prosperity, the Prime Minister said as he received the Bahraini parliamentary delegation visiting Korea.

The delegation is headed by Council of Representatives Speaker Fawzia bint Abdullah Zainal.

The Speaker conveyed the greetings and best wishes of HM King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and their emphasis on the depth of the bilateral relations spanning more than four decades.

The Speaker expressed Bahrain’s appreciation of South Korea's supportive stances and keenness on cooperation in confronting terrorism, ensuring security and stability in the region, and supporting economic, investment, parliamentary, technical and cultural cooperation. 

She also stressed the significance of benefiting from the Korean expertise in the health and technology fields, lauded the role of the South Korean community in Bahrain across all areas of the comprehensive development process, and hailed the efforts of the South Korean embassy in Manama in strengthening the distinguished relations between the two countries.