Bahrain committed to further strengthening US relations

TDT | Manama                                   

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Deputy King, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to further strengthening Bahrain-US relations at all levels.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister was speaking as he met yesterday with US Senator Cory Booker, and a delegation comprising members of the US Congress, at Riffa Palace.

HRH Prince Salman affirmed the strength of cooperation between Bahrain and the US. His Royal Highness noted that bilateral visits and the signing of agreements and memorandum of understanding (MoUs), such as the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), have further enhanced Bahrain-US relations to achieve mutual aspirations.

Mutual commitment

The Deputy King emphasised the two countries’ mutual commitment to further opportunities, cooperation, and strategic partnerships to benefit all. HRH Prince Salman commended the US’s pivotal role, alongside allied countries, in safeguarding global security and promoting peace.

HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister affirmed the Kingdom’s support for regional and global efforts to promote peace and stability. During the meeting, regional and global developments, issues of common interest, and ways to further Bahrain-US cooperation were also discussed.

The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, HE Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, also attended the meeting.