King Hamad receives Canadian minister

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received at Al-Safriya Palace today Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs John Baird. HM the King underlined good relations bonding both countries and peoples at all levels,, expressing keen interest to further develop bilateral ties. He affirmed the importance of exchanging visits expertise in all domains to bolster bilateral relations. They also reviewed regional and international political developments, stressing the importance of maintaining the security and stability in the region. Mr. Baird commended Bahrain\'s regional and international stances and contribution to maintaining security and stability. He also affirmed his country\'s determination to develop cooperation between both friendly counties.