Minister of Foreign Affairs, Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, received today in his office at the Ministry's General court, the Ambassador Designate of the French Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mrs. Cécile LONGE, where he received a copy of her credentials as Ambassador of the French Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs welcomed the Ambassador Designate of the French Republic, praising the deep relations of friendship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the French Republic.

The Minister also stressed the keenness of the Kingdom of Bahrain to enhance the course of cooperation and consolidate bilateral relations to broader horizons for the benefit of both countries and peoples, wishing Mrs. Cécile LONGE continued success and prosperity in her work.

Mrs. Cécile LONGE expressed her pleasure in representing the French Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain, stressing that she will do her best to develop the relations between the two friendly countries and expand the frameworks of joint cooperation in various fields, wishing the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.

Source: BNA