HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Commander of Bahrain’s Royal Guard and Head of Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, arrived in Serbia on an official visit Monday.He was received by Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić and other officials.
On his arrival, he praised the warm welcome, hailing strong relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of Serbia, Bahrain News Agency (BNA) reported.
On Tuesday, Sheikh Nasser conveyed greetings from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister to Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić (photo).
He stressed Bahrain’s keenness on developing bilateral relations and promoting joint cooperation with the Republic of Serbia. He also underlined HM the King’s interest in building strong relations with the friendly republic of Serbia, looking forward to strengthening ties across all fields.
Sheikh Nasser highlighted the efforts of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to consolidate joint ties across all fields.
He praised the positive results of the visit which was paid by President Vučić to the Kingdom of Bahrain, during which he held talks with HM the King on bolstering political economic, trade, youth and sports cooperation.
The Serbian President and Sheikh Nasser discussed issues of common interest and ways of further consolidating them, in addition to regional and international developments.
Sheikh Nasser also met the Serbian media and praised fruitful cooperation between both countries across all fields.
President Vučić stressed his country’s keen interest in developing bilateral relations, praising the warm welcome during his recent visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
He praised his fruitful talks with HM the King and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, adding that HH sheikh Nasser’s visit embodies the two countries’ solid relations and aspirations to further strengthen relations.
Sheikh Nasser, along with Serbian President, toured the capital Belgrade. They viewed the economic and tourism sites in the Serbian capital as well as heritage vestiges and aspects of urban landmarks.
Sheikh Nasser expressed his admiration for the development strides witnessed by the Republic of Serbia and its capital Belgrade, which confirm President Vučić’s keenness on promoting sustainable development in his country and provide all the means for progress and prosperity, wishing the Republic of Serbia more progress across all fields.
Sheikh Nasser also met in Belgrade with Serbia’s Youth and Sports Minister Vanja Udovičić.
Furthermore, Sheikh Nasser attended, at the invitation of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, the parade which was held at the military airport, on the sidelines of his visit to the Republic of Serbia.
HH Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa witnessed several military shows, conducted by units of the Serbian army. He also took stock of the Serbian-manufactured military equipment and was briefed about the advanced weaponry.
On this occasion, he praised the high professional competencies of the Serbian army, which reflect President Vucic’s keen interest and follow-up.
“The military bases clearly confirm President Vucic’s keenness on providing the appropriate environment for this important sector,” he said.
He added that Serbia boasts a well-established military equipment that is manufactured locally, which confirms the privileged standing and high capabilities of those in charge of manufacturing military weaponry. He wished the Republic of Serbia more development strides across all fields.
