Manama, Sept. 14 (BNA): Deputy King His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa today held a meeting with His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Gudaibiya Palace.

The two leaders affirmed the government’s keen interest in adopting advanced strategies that promote human rights through accelerating the pace of development achievements that meet the aspirations of the Bahraini citizens for a decent life in which they enjoy all rights guaranteed by the National Project spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

The Deputy Premier and HRH Premier also reviewed the latest regional and international developments.

In this regard, HRH the Prime Minister lauded the Deputy King’s effective participation in Expo Milano 2015, which, he said, reflects Bahrain’s interest in supporting international efforts to achieve food sustainability, and exchanging expertise in this regard.

The Deputy King also informed HRH Premier about his meeting with the Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi .

HRH Premier praised the importance of the meeting in enhancing bilateral cooperation and adopting common visions on ways to further strengthen the deep-rooted Bahraini-Italian relations.

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BNA 1318 GMT 2015/09/14