Head of the Indian Orthodox Church welcomed in Bahrain

By Habib Toumi, Bureau Chief 8/10/2011 In a short speech, Shaikh Khalid welcomed the visit of the top religious figure and hailed the “deep-rooted friendship between Bahrain and India” Manama: Bahrain has reiterated its pledge to uphold the labour, security and safety rights of all communities living in the country, the foreign minister has said. “The kingdom is keen on the rights of all residents, both citizens and expatriates,” Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said. “Bahrain will do its utmost to ease the living conditions of Indians and all other communities living in the country,” the minister said at a reception organised for the Supreme Head of the Indian Orthodox Church, His Holiness Maron Mar Baselios Marthoma Paulose II hosted on Friday evening