GUDAIBIYA, 30 March, 2021 (TON):  In a meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi, King Salman of Bahrain asserted his country takes pride in its close historical ties with China.

The king said relations are based on strong foundations of trust, mutual respect, cooperation and joint coordination in all fields.

The two met at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama on Monday.

The two officials discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in the investment, economic, commercial and scientific fields, in addition to developing various aspects of coordination and joint work in order to achieve the common interests of the two countries. Bahrain appreciated the interest China in achieving security and stability in the Middle East, addressing political and security challenges, and accelerating the pace of cooperation among regional countries to achieve development and support the global economy, the King said.
Wang said he appreciated the king’s efforts to develop prosperous Bahraini-Chinese relations.
Wang also met Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad who said Bahrain was proud to participate with the UAE and China in clinical COVID-19 vaccination trials.