The King of Bahrain, H.M. King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, on Thursday afternoon, hosted a special luncheon in honour of H.E. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, H.E. First Lady Fazna Ahmed, and the visiting Maldivian delegation. The luncheon was held at the Al-Qudaibiya Palace in Manama, Bahrain.

Earlier today, four key agreements were signed between the Maldives and Bahrain. Senior officials from the two countries also engaged in bilateral discussions. President Solih met with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa on a one-on-one basis.

The President and First Lady are currently in Bahrain on a four-day State Visit at the invitation of the King, H.M. Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. The President and First Lady are accompanied by a delegation of senior Maldivian government officials.

This is the first time a Maldivian Head of State is making a state visit to Bahrain.