Manama, Nov. 13 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC), today met with Hiroshi Ito, the Counselor at the Japan Racing Association.

His Highness highlighted that the Bahrain-Japan strategic partnership continues to advance in line with the unwavering support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman noted that the recent visit of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to Japan represented a significant milestone in Bahraini-Japanese relations, further enhancing the partnership across various fields, including the equestrian and horse racing sectors.

His Highness highlighted the importance of the equestrian sector and emphasised the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening partnerships that support its sustainable development.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman underscored that the REHC High Committee remains dedicated to expanding international cooperation, further reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a distinguished global destination for horse racing.

For his part, Hiroshi Ito expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, commending Bahrain’s notable progress in organising horse racing events. Hiroshi Ito also extended his best wishes to the Kingdom of Bahrain for continued progress and prosperity.

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