Bahrain, Qatar Rulers meet briefly in Manama

Bahrain and Qatar have finalised plans to build a causeway, the longest in the world, between the two countries.

  • By Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief, Gulf News
  • Published: 20:36 November 7, 2009

  • Image Credit: WAM
  • Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa and Qatar’s Amri Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani

Manama: Bahrain's King Hamad Bin Eisa Al Khalifa and Qatar's Amri Shaikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani have reviewed ways to bolster bilateral relations and cooperation.

The brief meeting in Manama also reviewed Gulf issues and the latest developments in the region, Bahrain News Agency reported on Saturday afternoon.

The Qatari leader made a one-day visit to Iran on Thursday and held talks with senior Iranian officials.

Bahrain and Qatar have finalised plans to build a causeway, the longest in the world, between the two countries. Work on the project is slated to begin at the end of this year or early next year.

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