Manama, Dec. 28 (BNA): Dr. Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received newly appointed ambassadors in the ministry.

The ambassadors are Essam Abdul Aziz Al Jassim, Osama Abdullah Al Absi, Dr. Waleed Khalifa Al Manea, Shaikh Khalifa bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Ali Jassim Al Aradi, Adul Aziz Mohammed Al Eid and Bassam Ahmed Marzouq.

The minister congratulated the ambassadors on the royal appointment.

He highlighted the importance of Bahraini diplomacy in implementing the foreign policy of the Kingdom of Bahrain and attending to the interests of the country and its citizens, in light of the directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the approach of the government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

On their part, the ambassadors expressed this appreciate and gratitude for the royal trust, affirming their keenness on continuing to serve the kingdom under the leadership of His Majesty the King and to implement the objectives set by the government led by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.