Manama, Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Finance and National Economy Minister, received Alastair Long, the newly appointed UK Ambassador to Bahrain.
The minister emphasised the historic ties between Bahrain and the UK, highlighting their strategic cooperation and partnership in various fields.
He expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation and push them towards more advanced levels.
The meeting discussed means to further enhance cooperation in the financial and economic sectors.
Source: Bahrain News Agency