Bahrain Expresses Sympathy to Egypt Over Death of Two Armed Forces Officers

Manama, November 6 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its sympathy with the Arab Republic of Egypt following the death of two officers from the Egyptian Armed Forces while carrying out their national duty to combat illegal gold-mining gangs. In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathies to the Egyptian government and people, as well as to the families of the deceased. The ministry reaffirmed Bahrain’s full solidarity with Egypt and its support for the measures taken to safeguard its security and stability, assert its sovereignty over its entire territory, combat criminal and illegal activities, and protect its national resources and wealth. (End) KH NA / MA MA