Manama, Sept. 23. (BNA) – His Royal Highness Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa received at the Gudaibiya Palace today the outgoing Omani Ambassador to Bahrain Dr. Shaikh Suleiman bin Saud bin Ali Al Jabiri.

HRH Premier lauded the advanced level of the fraternal Bahraini-Omani relations in light of the solid deep-rooted ties bonding their leaderships and peoples, and their fruitful cooperation in all fields.

The Prime Minister affirmed Bahrain’s constant desire to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries and broaden horizons of joint cooperation for the benefit of their brotherly peoples.

He commended the efforts exerted by Ambassador Dr. Shaikh Suleiman bin Saud bin Ali Al Jabiri to consolidate bilateral relations and enhance cooperation, wishing him every success in his future diplomatic assignments.

HRH Premier requested the Ambassador to convey his greetings to Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman and the Deputy Prime Minister for Cabinet Affairs Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said, and wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Sultanate of Oman.

The Omani envoy extended sincere thanks and appreciation to HRH Premier for his role in consolidating bilateral relations in all fields, lauding the support accorded to him by all government bodies during his tenure.

He also conveyed to HRH Premier greetings from Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman and his wishes of further progress and prosperity for the Bahrain.

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BNA 1301 GMT 2013/09/23