Following the proposed closure of European embassies "that serve no purpose", Sri Lanka has announced its latest diplomatic relocation, with a new embassy to open in Manama, Bahrain.
The Bahraini foreign minister, Shaikh Khalid Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa, said: "The embassy in Manama will help foster diplomatic relations and coordination in various areas and will also serve the interests of the Sri Lankan community in Bahrain."
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