Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, on Australia Day.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the message extended warm greetings and best wishes to the Governor General and the people of Australia on the occasion of their national day. The King expressed hopes for further progress and prosperity for Australia and highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the two nations.