Bahraini minister receives US deputy assistant secretary of state

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Ghanim bin Fadhl Al-Buainain, received in his office at the Ministry premises this morning the US deputy assistant Secretary of State, Mrs. Barbara Leaf, who is currently visiting the Kingdom to attend the preparatory meeting ahead of the IISS Manama Dialogue 2013. At their meeting, Minister welcomed the US deputy assistant Secretary of State and explored with Her Excellency constantly progressive bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, highlighting the significance of ongoing communication and coordination between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United States of America. The two sides also discussed current developments in the Middle East region and also issues of shared interest.