Manama: His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today sent a cable of congratulations to the President of the Republic of Ireland, HE Michael Daniel Higgins, on Saint Patrick's Day. His Royal Highness also extended his well-wishes to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland, HE Miche¡l Martin, through a similar congratulatory message.
According to Bahrain News Agency, these gestures reflect the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's commitment to fostering amicable relations with Ireland. The messages were sent to commemorate the cultural and historical significance of Saint Patrick's Day, a national holiday in Ireland.