Ruler of Bahrain receives Prince Andrew

The ruler of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad Bin Issa al-Khaleif,a on Friday in Manama received Prince Andrew, son of the Queen of Britain, currently visiting Bahrain in the course of a Gulf tour.

The Gulf News Agency said that Sheikh Hamad and Duke of York discussed the latest developments on the regional and international arenas and issues of mutual concern.

The tour precedes the scheduled visit for his elder brother, the crown prince, Charles, to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Oman on November 17 - 23.

After his three-day visit to Bahrain, Prince Andrew, who is making his second Gulf tour within one year, will move to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.