Manama, Aug21(BNA)Minister of State for Telecommunications Affairs Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al-Khalifa today received Amateur Radio Association of Bahrain Chairman Fawaz Bader Sulaibeekh.

The minister discussed with Fawaz Bader Sulaibeekh the registration and declaration of the Amateur Radio Association of Bahrain.

He commended Amateur Radio members for their efforts, contributions and participations in international events and contests to showcase Bahrain’s landmark achievements.

He stressed the importance of Amateur Radio in developing relations, building bridges with all peoples in them and exchanging expertise, wishing Fawaz Bader Sulaibeekh every success to achieve goals.

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BNA 1659 GMT 2014/08/21