Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs Receives Italian Ambassador to Bahrain
TDT | Manama
His Excellency Eng. Wael bin Nasser Al Mubarak, Minister of Municipalities and Agriculture Affairs, received His Excellency Mr. Andrea Catalano, Ambassador of the Italian Republic to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
At the outset of the meeting, Minister Al Mubarak welcomed the Italian Ambassador, affirming the strength of the friendly relations between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Italian Republic. He highlighted the continuous development of bilateral ties and the mutual commitment to expanding cooperation in various fields, particularly in municipal and agricultural sectors, through the exchange of expertise and experiences.
For his part, Ambassador Catalano expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Minister for the warm welcome and keen interest in further strengthening bilateral relations. He also conveyed his hopes for Bahrain's continued progress and prosperity.
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