Bahrain-UK military, defence ties growing

Agencies | London   

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, commended the strength of Bahrain’s relationship with the UK, which continues to witness wide-ranging growth in the military and defence sector.

HRH Prince Salman was speaking as he met yesterday with the Secretary of State for Defence of the United Kingdom, The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP. The meeting took place on the sidelines of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister’s official visit to the UK.

His Royal Highness highlighted that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, firmly supports strong British-Bahraini ties. HRH Prince Salman affirmed Bahrain’s steadfast commitment to strengthening collaboration towards shared goals that benefit both countries and their peoples.

He highlighted the UK’s role, alongside allied countries, in promoting and safeguarding international security and stability. During the meeting, regional and global developments and shared concerns were also discussed.