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01 October 2019 H.E Shaikha Mai Receives The Japanese Ambassador
H.E Shaikha Mai Receives  The Japanese Ambassador

H.E Shaikha Mai Bint Mohammed Al-Khalifa, President of Bahrain Authority for Culture & Antiquities (BACA), received on 1 October 2019, the Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain H.E Mr. Hideki Ito and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation mainly in the cultural field and ways to enhance these historic relations.

The President of Bahrain Authority for Culture and& Antiquities (BACA), H.E  Shaikha Mai bint Mohammed Al Khalifa  stressed keenness to build bridges of communication between the Kingdom of Bahrain and friendly countries, praising the constructive cooperation between the two sides and lauding the ambassador’s role in boosting the bilateral cultural exchange. H.E highlighted the Japanese cultural presence in Bahrain through the annual and multiple cultural events and activities such as the Japanese puppet show scheduled for mid-October 2019.

Ambassador Hideki Ito, for his part,  stressed the role of culture in promoting increased understanding between Japan and Bahrain, renowned for its unique openness and diversity. The ambassador lauded the cultural activities staged by the BACA, commending the friendship relations between the two countries. H.E Hideki Ito expressed interest in holding projects that meet the aspirations of both friendly peoples, wishing a bright future for the BACA programmes and projects.