Manama, Sept. 17 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a written message from the Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi on the solid relations bonding the two brotherly countries, and ways to bolster them in various fields, as well as the latest regional developments and issues of common interest.

This came as HM the King received at the headquarters of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) today the Senior Advisor to the Tunisian President in Charge of Diplomatic Affairs and his Special Envoy Khemaies Jhinaoui, who handed over the letter to him.

The Special Envoy conveyed to HM the King greetings and appreciation from President Essbsi, and his wishes of further progress and prosperity to Bahrain and its people.

HM King Hamad requested the special envoy to convey his greetings to the Tunisian president and wishes of continuous progress and prosperity to the brotherly Tunisian people.

HM King Hamad welcomed the Tunisian President’s Special Envoy, and lauded the solid Bahraini-Tunisian relations, and the advanced level of cooperation between them in all fields.

HM the King affirmed the kingdom’s keenness on enhancing relations with Tunisia in order to achieve the best interests of the two countries and their peoples.

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BNA 1403 GMT 2015/09/17