MANAMA — Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received a phone call from President Reuven Rivlin of Israel. The Israeli president congratulated King Hamad on the National Day and the anniversary of his accession to the throne.

Rivlin praised the development of bilateral relations, expressing his hope that the declaration of supporting peace between the two countries would contribute to enhancing security and stability in the region.

The Bahraini monarch affirmed Bahrain’s keenness to establish good relations with everyone in the interest of the peace process in the region.