Manama, Jan. 14 (BNA): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs today hosted a farewell ceremony to the outgoing Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Bahrain, Muhammad Saeed Khan.

During the ceremony, the ambassador, the Minister’s Assistant for Foreign Affairs, Abdullah bin Faisal bin Jabr Al Dossari, commended the efforts made by ambassador Saeed Khan throughout his tenure in the Kingdom, which had a significant impact on strengthening bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in all fields and advancing relations towards further development and progress.

For his part, the ambassador expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Foreign Ministry and all the officials in the kingdom for having facilitated his mission; wishing Bahrain and its people further progress and prosperity.

At the end of the ceremony, the minister’s assistant for foreign affairs presented a commemorative gift to the outgoing ambassador in recognition of his efforts in promoting bilateral relations between the two countries, wishing him every future success.

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BNA 1120 GMT 2016/01/14