Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Mr. Ghanim bin Fadl Al-Buainain received here this afternoon the Deputy Speaker of the Qatari Shura Council HE Issa bin Rabia al-Kuwari. Minister of State welcomed Mr. al-Kuwari, praising the strong historical fraternal ties bonding Bahrain and Qatar, and the joint cooperation, growing steadily in various fields. Mr. Albuainain also commended the efforts of the members of the Shura Councils in both countries to enhance mutual cooperation and exchange of expertise in order to achieve the aspirations of their wise leaderships and peoples. The Minister of State wished the State of Qatar\'s leadership and people further progress and prosperity.