Manama: Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa bin Duaij Al Khalifa, Director General of the Institute of Public Administration (IPA), received Eric Giraud-Telme, Ambassador of France to Bahrain. The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration in training, institutional development, research, and administrative policy-making. According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Shaikha Rana emphasized the robust ties between Bahrain and France across multiple sectors, highlighting Bahrain's initiatives to build national capabilities and support scientific research for sustained developmental progress. She noted the importance of these collaborations in achieving mutual goals and advancing administrative knowledge. In response, Ambassador Giraud-Telme praised Bahrain's progress through its developmental initiatives. He reiterated France's commitment to continued collaboration, particularly in the fields of administrative sciences and research, to further strengthen the partnership between the two nations.