The statement was issued as His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander received the Lord Mayor of London Alderman Roger Gifford , in the presence of his son, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and Deputy Premier, Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, as well as other senior officials.
HRH Prince Salman said that the visit of the Lord Mayor of London to the Kingdom of Bahrain reflects the deep-rooted relations in all fields, saying that it will contribute to reinforcing joint relations, and boosting economic and investment cooperation.
He stressed Bahrain’s keenness on increasing economic and investment opportunities, with the United Kingdom, and benefiting from investment systems, and facilities, provided by both countries in all sectors, particularly banking and finance.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, hosted a lunch banquet in honour of the Lord Mayor of London Alderman Roger Gifford.