Manama, Jul.17 (BNA) – Culture Minister Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa has today received new Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain R K M A Rajakaruna and congratulated him on his appointment.

The two sides discussed cooperation stressing the importance of promoting cultural exchanges. Shaikha Mai briefed the Sir Lankan diplomat on the celebration of Manama as Capital of Arab Tourism 2013. Sri Lankan Ambassador R K M A Rajakaruna hailed the cultural and tourism momentum in Bahrain, stressing his country’s keenness on bolstering cultural cooperation

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BNA 1856 GMT 2013/07/17