Bahrain Presents the Prestigious Khalifa Medal to President Rajapaksa
Bahrain Presents the Prestigious Khalifa Medal to President Rajapaksa Today in Bahrain, President Mahinda Rajapaksa was presented with the prestigious Khalifa Medal, the highest honor in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
During the ceremony, the King of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa said the medal is being presented to President Rajapaksa “in appreciation of your Excellency and your friendly country, and in recognition of the efforts you are personally exerting to move with bilateral ties to a higher level of development and progress.”
The Order of Al-Khalifa was founded in 1940 and revived in the 1970s. The medal honors the dedication of the late Amir Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa to humanitarianism. The medal has been presented to a handful of notable leaders including the King of Saudi Arabia, the Prime Minister of Malaysia and Queen Elizabeth II, among others.
Upon receiving the medal, President Rajapaksa said, “I am humbled and honored.” He continued to say, “With Bahrain, we seek to build an enhanced dynamic partnership. The kind words, gracious hospitality and warm interactions will leave enduring and fond memories of this state visit, for me and my delegation, which undoubtedly will translate into active cooperation.”
Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G. L. Peiris, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare, Mr. Dilan Perera, Deputy Minister of Labor and Labor Relations, Mr. Sarath Weerasekara ,Western Provincial Councilor, Mr. Nowzer Fowzie and Secretary to the President, Mr. Lalith Weeratunga, and Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Bahrain Mr. Anura Rajakaruna were present for the awarding along with members from the business delegation.
(President Media)
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Can they supply us oil at concession rate without interference from the Yankees? That would help to boost our economy. The visit would then be worthwhile. Besides we need their support positively to vote in SL favour at UNHRC against American/British resolutions.
ND demonstrates the begging bowl mentality which is the bane of our existence.
HE MR and his team are in Bahrain on a journey of learning that will support the transformation of our Sinhala Buddhist Republic to the Wonder of Asia.