Minister of Culture Helmy al-Namnam met Monday with Bahrain's ambassador in Cairo, Sheikh Rashid bin Abdul Rahman Al Khalifa, in the framework of the deep ties between Egypt and Bahrain in all fields, Al-Bawaba News reported. The ambassador thanked Egypt invitation for Bahrain to be 2016 Cairo International Book Fair guest of honor, pointing out that Bahrain will participate in supporting the Egyptian tourism. The Ambassador stated that Bahrain nearly finished with the preparation of the cultural and artistic program, which Bahrain will present in the Book Fair activities. Al-Namnam in turn thanked the Bahrain's Minister of Culture, Sheikha Mai Al Khalifa for accepting the invitation, pointing out that he expects the next session to be one of the most successful sessions.