Manama, Oct. 19. (BNA) – Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning Minister Dr. Joma’a bin Ahmed Al Ka’abi has received the newly-appointed Omani Ambassador to Bahrain Shaikh Suleiman bin Saud Al-Jabiri.

Dr. Al Ka’abi welcomed the new envoy, wishing him every success in performing his diplomatic duties.

He also praised the advanced level of the deep-rooted Bahraini-Omani relations, strengthened thanks to the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HM Sultan Qaaboos bin Said.

On his part, the Omani Ambassador hailed the steady growth of bilateral cooperation in all fields, especially municipal and agricultural one, expressing his country’s interest to expand collaboration with the kingdom.

Issues of mutual concern were also reviewed.

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