HM King hails Brazil President’s visit to Bahrain as step forward to promote bilateral relations

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

 His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has praised the growing friendship between Bahrain and Brazil, describing President Jair Bolsonaro’s visit as a step forward to promote bilateral relations and cooperation.

HM the King congratulated the Brazilian leader for patronising the opening of the Brazilian embassy in Manama.

“We look forward, in turn, to the official opening of the embassy of the Kingdom of Bahrain in Brasilia soon as this will have a great impact on boosting our diplomatic relations and common interests,” said His Majesty as he delivered a speech on the occasion.

He received President Bolsonaro and his accompanying delegation at Gudaibiya Palace yesterday.

After holding the official reception protocols, the Brazilian President greeted members of the Bahraini side and HM the King greeted the accompanying delegation of the Brazilian President.

HM the King held a discussion session with President Bolsonaro during which they reviewed relations and cooperation between the two friendly countries and ways of bolstering them.

The Brazilian President thanked HM the King for the gracious welcome and hospitality and for his keenness to enhance bilateral relations.

 After that, HM the King held an extended discussion session in the presence of the Bahraini and Brazilian sides.

His Majesty hailed President Bolsonaro’s ratification of the air services agreement between both countries.

He also stressed that the signing of several memoranda of understanding and agreements reflects common keenness to foster bilateral cooperation in various fields.

HM the King reiterated thanks and appreciation to the Brazilian President for patronizing a celebration held by the King Hamad Global Centre for Peaceful Coexistence to inaugurate the Declaration of Bahrain in South America.

“This confirms what we agree on about the need to continue spreading the values of tolerance, coexistence and enlightened thought to promote harmony and peace for the good of all mankind,” HM affirmed.

HM the King bestowed on President Bolsonaro the Order of Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the highest decoration in the Kingdom, as a tribute for his efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation.