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PRESIDENT XI JINPING:

- China supports Bahrain in upholding its national sovereignty, security and stability, and appreciates its support on the issues related to the country's core interests.

- China stands ready to strengthen the synergy between the countries' development strategies, actively participate in Bahrain's economic development projects and intensify bilateral healthcare cooperation.

- China appreciates Bahrain for its efforts to promote cooperation between China and Arab states as well as between China and GCC members, and is willing to work along with Bahrain to advance their ties for greater development.

- China congratulates Bahrain on its becoming a dialogue partner of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination on multilateral platforms.

BAHRAINI KING HAMAD BIN ISA AL KHALIFA:

- Bahrain-China relations are friendly and Bahrain takes China as an important strategic partner. The young people of Bahrain love China and they believe China represents the future.

- Bahrain looks forward to developing more cooperation with China in the fields of trade and economy, infrastructure and healthcare.