Manama, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa sent a cable of congratulations to His Excellency President Bashar Al Assad of Syria, on his country's Independence Day. HM King Hamad wished the president abundant health and to the people of Syria further progress and prosperity. HM the King praised the strong Bahraini-Syrian relations, affirming the keenness to further strengthen ties in various domains. Source: Bahrain News Agency