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HRH the Prime Minister reviews bilateral partnerships with Indian External Affairs Minister • Dr Jaishankar hails HM the King Bahrain support towards expanding cooperation “Exchange of visits TDT | Manama bolsters joint is Majesty King Hamad cooperation, which Hbin Isa Al Khalifa has TDT | Manama in turn advances received a cable of thanks further development from United Nations Sec- he Kingdom of Bahrain is and prosperity for retary General António committed to bolstering both countries and Guterres in reply to HM’s Trelations with India to their people.” congratulations on UN Day. increase investment opportuni- HM the King also sent a ties between the two countries. cable of congratulations to This was emphasised by His HRH THE CROWN PRINCE AND PRIME MINISTER Suriname President Chan Royal Highness Prince Sal - Santokhi on his country’s man bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Independence Day. Crown Prince and Prime Minis- dom’s economic development. ter, as he met yesterday India’s For his part, Dr Jaishankar External Affairs Minister Dr expressed his gratitude for the Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister with Minister Jaishankar opportunity to meet HRH the Riffa Palace, on the sidelines of Crown Prince and Prime Min- BAHRAIN the Minister’s visit to the King- Prime Minister on the passing of He said that exchange of vis- combatting COVID-19. ister, and highlighted HRHs’ dom. HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman its bolsters joint cooperation, They also reviewed bilateral ongoing support towards ever During the meeting, the In- Al Khalifa. which in turn advances further partnerships and methods to expanding bilateral ties. TOTAL CASES dian External Affairs Minister HRH the Crown Prince and development and prosperity for reinforce them. Present in the meeting were conveyed the condolences of Prime Minister stressed the both countries and their people. HRH the Crown Prince and Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Ab- 86,354 Indian President Ram Nath strength of ties between Bahrain In this regard, HRH the Crown Prime Minister lauded the role dullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani and ACTIVE CASES Kovind, to His Majesty King and India, noting that bilateral Prince welcomed the ongoing played by the Indian community Finance and National Econo- Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and cooperation continues to accel- cooperation and coordination within Bahrain, and their efforts my Minister Shaikh Salman bin 1,510 HRH the Crown Prince and erate across various sectors. between Bahrain and India in contributing towards the King- Khalifa Al Khalifa. DEATHS World mourns 340 DISCHARGED Soccer legend Maradona dies of heart attack 84,335 Reuters | Buenos Aires of his political heroes, former Cuban onto the streets to mourn the nation’s NEW CASES leader Fidel Castro, and 15 years to the favourite son, gathering in the San An- iego Maradona, widely regarded as day after another troubled but talented dres neighbourhood where he lived and 169 Done of the greatest soccer players of football folk hero, George Best. also in La Plata where he had lately been CRITICAL all time before drug and alcohol addiction Maradona had recently battled health technical director for local team Gimnasia marred his career, died at his home in issues and underwent emergency surgery y Esgrima. 12 Argentina after suffering a heart attack, for a subdural haematoma several weeks The Argentine government has de- his lawyer said. He was 60. ago. clared three days of mourning. President 210 fils (includes VAT) Beloved in his homeland after leading He suffered a heart attack at his home Alberto Fernandez said in a tweet, “You Argentina to win the 1986 World Cup and in the outskirts of Buenos Aires on took us to the highest point in the world, adored in Italy after taking Napoli to two Wednesday, acquaintances of the former and made us immensely happy. You were Serie A titles, Maradona was a uniquely player said. His death was confirmed by the greatest of all. Thank you for having gifted player and charismatic figure. his lawyer. been with us, Diego. We will miss you Maradona He died four years to the day after one In Buenos Aires, people began pouring all our lives.” City Centre Bahrain Tel: +973 17556002 www.homesrusgroup.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 02 HH Deputy Prime Minister receives Indian External Affairs Minister HH Deputy Prime Minister receives Thai Ambassador Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr Deputy Prime Minister His Highness Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa received Thailand Ambassador Thanis Na Songkhla Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. The minister conveyed the condolences of the Indian government on the passing of His who conveyed the condolences of the Thai King, government and people on the passing of His Royal highness Prince Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, and recalled with gratitude his contributions to strengthening Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. The Ambassador stressed that Thailand in particular and the Association of Southeast Bahrain-India relations. The meeting, attended by His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Foreign Minister Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries in general recall with appreciation and gratitude the role of the late HRH Prince Dr Abdullatif Al Zayani, and the grandsons of HRH Prince Khalifa, reviewed relations and cooperation between India Khalifa in establishing their strategic partnership with Bahrain and the GCC countries. and Bahrain. HH Shaikh Ali expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Indian government for their noble sentiments and wished India further progress and prosperity. ‘Excellence and innovation’ US defence delegation arrives Bahrain wins five Arab awards on government performance TDT | Manama he Kingdom of Bah- rain yesterday won five Tawards at the Arab Gov- ernment Excellence Award which was organised by the Arab League’s Arab Adminis- Defence Affairs Minister Lieutenant-General Abdulla bin Hassan Al Nuaimi trative Development Organi- received the Acting US Defence Secretary, Christopher Miller, and his accompanying delegation upon arrival at the Bahrain International Airport sation (ARADO), in cooperation yesterday. with the UAE government. The announcement was made in a visual celebration held under the patronage of Nogaholding signs Chevron deal His Highness Shaikh Moham- med bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. Five ministries and govern- mental institutions won the awards. They are the Health Ministry which won the Best Bahrain is recognised for its advanced level in health sector Arab Government Project for Developing the Health Sector, Best Arab Government Devel- tional Suggestion and Com - government, led by His Royal the Ministry of Labour and opment Initiative award for plaint system. The Ministry of Highness Prince Salman bin Social Development which its Governance of Economic Youth and Sport Affairs was Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown won the Best Arab Govern - and Customs Information to selected for its Elite Project Prince, Deputy Supreme Com- The Oil and Gas Holding Company (nogaholding) signed a Joint Study ment Project for Community Facilitate Trade (Ofoq). which was chosen as the best mander and Prime Minister, to Agreement with Chevron Middle East Business Development (Chevron) Development for its “Khatwa” The Information and eGov- Arab government project for benefit from the best practices with the aim of evaluating the Kingdom’s future gas demand, identifying programme for home projects. ernment Authority won the empowering the youth. in upgrading the government’s potential supply sources to meet these requirements and supporting a Meanwhile, the Interior Best Arab Government Smart This achievement comes performance to achieve the future supply chain for Bahrain’s Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) terminal. Ministry’s Customs Directo- App award in recognition of within the framework of the kingdom’s Economic Vision The agreement was signed yesterday in Manama in the presence of Minister rate was honoured with the its Tawasul App for the Na - efforts made by the Bahraini 2030. of Oil Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Two Bahraini Coast Guard boats BIC set for final lead-up to racing in F1 Bahrain GP stopped by Qatari TDT | Manama to take place at 2pm and 6pm, patrols respectively. A third 60-minute TDT | Manama ahrain International Circuit Practice will then be held Sat- B(BIC) is ready to host today urday at 2pm, to be followed wo Bahraini Coast the first of the weekend’s events by Qualifying at 5pm. That will TGuard boats partici- in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bah- determine the grid positions for pating in Al Mani Maritime rain Grand Prix 2020. Sunday’s 57-lap night race, set Exercise in North Fasht In preparation for the start for a 5.10pm start under BIC’s Al Dibal were stopped by of racing tomorrow, a number bright floodlights. three Qatar Coast Guards of important activities need to This year’s Bahrain Grand and Border Security patrols. be undertaken by the F1 teams, Prix marks the 15th round The boats were stopped drivers and race officials. of the 17-race 2020 F1 World on their way back from their The teams will this afternoon Championship. It is the front- mission at 1pm in an area go for their customary track end of the Kingdom’s first-ever where they are entitled to walk around BIC’s 5.412-kilo- F1 double-header, which will carry out an intense pursuit, metre Grand Prix circuit.