Manama, Dec. 24 (BNA): His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today received the South Korean Ambassador to Bahrain, His Excellency Joon Ha Yu, at Gudaibiya Palace, to mark the end of the Ambassador’s service in the Kingdom.

During the meeting, His Royal Highness praised the long-standing ties between Bahrain and South Korea and noted both countries’ commitment to increasing cooperation across a range of areas.

His Royal Highness then praised the role played by Ambassador Joon Ha Yu in advancing cooperation between Bahrain and South Korea, and wished him every success in his future endeavors.

For his part, Ambassador Joon Ha Yu expressed his pleasure at the opportunity of meeting His Royal Highness, and highlighted His Royal Highness’s role in enhancing cooperation between Bahrain and South Korea.

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BNA 1748 GMT 2015/12/24