Manama: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency Sir Keir Starmer, following his appointment as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. HM King Hamad congratulated HE Starmer on the British Labour Party's success in the general elections. HM the King wished the newly appointed prime minister success in performing his duties. HM King Hamad commended the historic Bahrain-UK relations and emphasised the keenness to further enhance cooperation. Source: Bahrain News Agency