THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kingdom of Bahrain is keen on widening cooperation with Kerala in all spheres, including investments, Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has said.
This was conveyed to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who called on the Bahrain Prime Minister and the Deputy King and Crown Prince, Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khaifa, on Thursday.
The Crown Prince told Mr. Vijayan that they have close relationship with Keralites and that the Kingdom was ready to cooperate with the State in all ways and in all sectors. Steps would be taken to widen the cooperation between Bahrain and Kerala in the fields of culture, education, Ayurveda, technology and health, an official communication said.
The rulers of the Kingdom also discussed with the Chief Minister issues of mutual interest. Mr. Vijayan invited the rulers of the Kingdom to visit Kerala.
Additional Chief Secretary, Home, and Secretary to the Chief Minister Nalini Netto, Media Adviser John Brittas, industrialists M.A. Yusuf Ali, Ravi Pillai, and Varghese Kurain and mediaperson Soman Baby were present at the meeting.
The Chief Minister is on a three-day visit to Bahrain, at the invitation of the Crown Prince who is also the Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister. The Chief Minister is accompanied by his wife Kamala.
