HRH the Crown Prince receives French Ambassador

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, received at the Riffa Palace today the French Ambassador in the Kingdom of Bahrain Mr. Christian Testot on the occasion of Mr. Testot’s assuming his diplomatic mission in the Kingdom.

HRH the Crown Prince emphasized that all the Bahraini people reject violence and condemn anyone who seeks to jeopardize our national unity, and that the its is the responsibility of everybody to stand up against anyone who resorts to violence as a means to achieve selfish ambitions.

HRH the Crown asserted his full confidence and trust in Bahraini citizens and their awareness and capability to comprehend the whole truth as they have always striven to ensure Bahrain’s success at various functions.

HRH the Crown Prince expressed his delight at his visit to the friendly Republic of France, citing the warm reception he had and his meeting with President Sarkozy.On the other hand, Ambassador Testot hailed His Majesty the King’s reform initiatives and constant democratization in the Kingdom, and congratulated HRH the Crown Prince on the occasion of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting the Bahrain Grand Prix for Formula One Championship 2012, wishing all success for this world-class sports event.

The meeting was attended by the Advisor of HRH the Crown Prince for Political and Economic Affairs Shaikh Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa and the Chief of HRH the Crown Prince’s Court Shaikh Khalifa bin Duaij Al Khalifa.