Manama, Jan. 30. (BNA) — His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister met at Riffa palace today the Assistant State Secretary, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division at the Swiss Foreign Ministry Ambassador Mr. Wolfgang Amadeus Bruelhart
The meeting looked at bilateral relations and close coordination between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Swiss confederation.

His Royal Highness highlighted Switzerland’s interest in Bahrain’s commitment towards the international community.

His Royal Highness praised Switzerland’s interest in furthering ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain across different fields, as well as the broader ties across the GCC and highlighted the benefits that come from the collaboration and co-operation between the two countries.

In response, the Assistant State Secretary expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet His Royal Highness. He went on to thank His Royal Highness for supporting further bilateral ties with Switzerland.

Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al Khalifa attended.

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BNA 1544 GMT 2014/01/30