His Majesty King Hamad received UK Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Simon Martin.
His Majesty welcomed the Chargé d’Affaires and wished him success in his diplomatic duties.
They discussed the strong bilateral ties between Bahrain and the UK and means to further develop co-operation.
His Majesty expressed pride in the longstanding ties and close partnership between the kingdom and the UK, and the extensive co-operation and joint efforts between the two countries across various domains.
His Majesty affirmed keenness to further developing these strategic ties and expanding co-operation in areas of mutual interest, for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.
His Majesty praised the UK’s important role regionally and internationally, and its efforts to promote security, stability and peace.
For his part, the Chargé d’Affaires expressed appreciation to His Majesty for his efforts to enhance the close co-operation between the two countries.