Manama, 25 Rajab,1438 AH, 22 April,2017 , SPA --The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain welcomed the release of Saudi and Qatari nationals kidnapped in Iraq.    It commended the efforts of the Iraqi government and its keenness to facilitate the release of the abductees, which reflects a strong determination to cooperate with efforts to eliminate and root out terrorism.    The Ministry expressed its sincere congratulations to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the State of Qatar and to the parents of those who had been released on their safe return home. -- SPA 15:25 LOCAL TIME 12:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w382708